Why Hackers Love Small Businesses and How to Stop Them

Most small business owners think, “Why would anyone target us?”
It’s a fair question. You’re not a billion-dollar company. You’re not managing classified government secrets. You’re just trying to keep your operation running and your customers happy.

But here’s the truth: Hackers love small businesses. And not in a Valentine’s Day kind of way.

At DaZZee, we’ve seen how often small organizations are targeted, especially those without dedicated IT staff or strong cybersecurity tools in place. Let’s break down why you’re a prime target, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Small Businesses are (Usually) Easier Targets

Hackers aren’t always after high-profile headlines. Sometimes they’re after quick wins.

Large companies have full-time security teams, expensive firewalls, and strict policies. Most small businesses? They have a guy named Steve who’s “pretty good with computers.”

That’s not a knock on Steve. But the truth is, small teams often don’t have time or resources to keep up with fast-moving threats. That’s why hackers use automated tools to scan the internet looking for unlocked digital doors, and small businesses often leave the most wide open.

What you can do:

DaZZee’s Fortify IT service closes those doors. We provide 24/7 security monitoring, vulnerability testing, and Zero Trust protection to block threats before they get in.

Your Employees Are the Front Line (Whether They Know It or Not)

Cybercriminals know that the easiest way into your business isn’t through your firewall, it’s through your people.

A well-timed phishing email or fake invoice can be all it takes to compromise your systems. And AI is only making these scams more convincing.

What you can do:

That’s why Fortify IT includes monthly end-user security training. We help your staff spot scams, report threats, and stay sharp. Think of it as a digital flu shot: it won’t make your employees invincible, but it will make them a lot less vulnerable.

The “It Won’t Happen to Me” Mindset is Exactly What Hackers Count On

Let’s face it, most small businesses are focused on growth, not cybersecurity. That’s understandable. But here’s the kicker: more than 40% of cyberattacks target small businesses, and over half of them don’t recover fully after a major breach.

Hackers are betting you’ll ignore cybersecurity until it’s too late.

What you can do:

With Fortify IT, you don’t need to be a tech expert. We audit your Microsoft 365 environment quarterly, monitor the dark web for leaked credentials, and help you build a plan that grows with your business.

Hackers Love Easy Wins. Don’t Be One.

If you're a small business or local government agency in Missouri, Arkansas, or Kansas, know this: You're not alone, and you're not helpless.

DaZZee’s Fortify IT service was built exactly for organizations like yours. We take enterprise-level cybersecurity and make it accessible, without the enterprise-level price tag.

👉 Schedule a free 30-minute consultation, and let’s put a real plan in place to protect your team, your data, and your peace of mind.