Symantec security report turns conventional wisdom upside down. Small businesses thought they were immune from social engineering attacks. Not so.
It is understandable for many small businesses to consider themselves relatively immune from highly complex and sophisticated malware, phishing, and social engineering attacks. After all, the logic goes, the bad guys are after the “big money,” which is obviously found in larger organizations and corporations. Furthermore, one would reasonably suspect institutions like banks would be likely targets. However, Symantec’s most recent Internet Security Threat Report, released on April 16th, indicates that conventional wisdom is wrong.
Small businesses, not large corporations, are routinely being attacks. Companies with 250 or fewer employees account for 31 percent of attacks.
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Social engineering is accelerating in 2026, with attackers shifting from malware to manipulating people through voice calls, phishing emails, and AI-powered deception. From enterprise vishing campaigns stealing SSO and MFA credentials to global cyberespionage operations and large-scale breaches triggered by a single employee interaction, trust exploitation remains the primary entry point. As emerging economies and cloud-driven organizations expand their digital footprint, identity deception, impersonation, and voice-based attacks are becoming dominant threats—proving that the human element is still the most targeted vulnerability in cybersecurity.
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