80. The Rise Of Cyber Attacks On Contracting Companies - Omer Segoly
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Cyber security is something for tech companies, banks and nerds to worry about right?

Yeah, in 2010 maybe, but not anymore. 

There has been a STEEP rise in the number of attacks on small businesses the last few years and contractors are a prime target for hackers.

Why? 

Because in the trades we work with big chunks of cash AND most of us haven’t made the time to put cyber security as a top priority.

To a hacker, we’re the prime target.

Listen to the full episode to learn more about why you might be vulnerable, what hackers are after, and how to protect yourself.

Episode Highlights:

  • What is going on high level that is leading to an increase in cyber security breaches in the contracting community
  • The assets of value that hackers are looking for in a typical contracting company and how to protect them
  • The most common threats and attacks you’ll be targeted for as a contractor
  • What it costs you to buy security vs pay for damages
  • The 4 stupid things most business owners do that leave themselves open to hacking
  • How to tell if a software has legitimate security measures in place

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