Call for cybersecurity funding boost as attacks on SMEs surge

Almost 70% of small businesses believe the Government should provide more funding to protect them against cybercrimes

As much as 95% of Irish SMEs in a survey said they fell victim to a cyberattack last year. 

Nearly all Irish SMEs experienced some level of cyberattack last year, according to a new survey.

The survey, by IT management company Typetec, found that 64% of SMEs in Ireland believe they are more vulnerable to attack than their international counterparts, yet only 60% have a strong understanding of cybersecurity threats.