Many small business owners think hackers only target banks and big companies. In reality, small businesses are easier targets because they often have weaker protection.
Common threats
- Phishing emails and fake invoices
- SIM swap and mobile money fraud
- Hacked websites and email accounts
- Ransomware that locks your files
- Insider fraud
Practical steps
- Use strong, unique passwords and a password manager.
- Turn on two factor authentication for email, banking, social media and your website.
- Train staff to spot phishing and confirm payment changes by phone.
- Back up data automatically to the cloud and offline.
- Update software on computers, phones, routers and websites.
- Secure your website with SSL, updates, a firewall and regular backups.
- Limit access so staff only see what they need.
- Protect customer data in line with Uganda's Data Protection and Privacy Act.
If you are attacked
Change passwords, contact your bank or mobile money provider, inform affected customers where required and get professional help to investigate.
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