August 04, 2025
Hackers targeting small businesses have shifted tactics. Instead of forceful break-ins, they slip in quietly using stolen keys — your login credentials.
This method, known as identity-based attacks, now tops the list of how cybercriminals breach systems. By stealing passwords, deceiving employees with fraudulent emails, or bombarding users with repeated login prompts until someone errs, these attacks are increasingly successful.
According to a cybersecurity firm, 67% of major security breaches in 2024 resulted from compromised logins. Even industry giants like MGM and Caesars faced these assaults recently — proving that small businesses are just as vulnerable.
How Do Hackers Break In?
Many attacks begin with something as simple as pilfered passwords, but the strategies are evolving rapidly:
· Employees are duped by cleverly crafted fake emails and login pages designed to steal their information.
· SIM swapping allows hackers to intercept text messages used for two-factor authentication (2FA) verification.
· MFA fatigue attacks flood your device with approval requests until someone unknowingly grants access.
Additionally, attackers target employee personal devices and external vendors like support desks or call centers as backdoors into your network.
Ways to Fortify Your Business
The good news? Protecting your business doesn't require advanced technical skills. Implementing a few key safeguards can make a significant difference:
1. Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
Add an extra layer of security during login. Prioritize app-based or hardware key MFA over text-based codes for stronger defense.
2. Educate Your Team
Empower employees to recognize scams by training them on spotting fake emails, suspicious activities, and reporting threats promptly.
3. Restrict Access
Grant employees access only to what they strictly need. This limits damage if an account is compromised.
4. Embrace Strong Passwords or Passwordless Solutions
Use password managers or advanced options like biometric logins and security keys that eliminate reliance on passwords.
Your Security Advantage
Hackers are relentlessly targeting your credentials with increasingly creative tactics. But you don't have to face this challenge alone.
We specialize in deploying the right security measures to safeguard your business — without complicating your team's workflow.
Ready to assess your business's vulnerability? Click here or give us a call at 314-993-5528 to book your 10-Minute Discovery Call.
