05/11/2026
Email has overtaken unpatched software as the leading way attackers get into organisations. Recent industry research suggests malicious emails and phishing account for around half of reported incidents, with smaller organisations often most exposed.
For BVI businesses, this is a practical reminder, not a reason to panic. A compromised email account can affect customer trust, payments, personal information and day-to-day operations, including businesses supporting the Buy BVI community.
Ahead of the busy season, prioritise three simple actions:
1) Give staff regular, practical training so they can recognise suspicious messages.
2) Turn on multi-factor authentication for email and other important accounts.
3) Verify unusual payment requests or urgent instructions using a trusted contact method.
Good security starts with informed people and sensible habits. Find out how our Cyber Security Training and Certification can help your organisation: https://freshmango.com/services/cyber-security-training-and-certification/
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