We typically hear one specific misconception more than any other: Why would a hacker care about my small operation when they could go after a Fortune 500 company? The reality is much grimmer. Cybercriminals don't just target small businesses; they prefer them. Small to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) often serve as soft targets with weaker defensive perimeters and fewer dedicated security resources. For a hacker, it’s the difference between trying to crack a bank vault and walking through an unlocked screen door.