Small organisations are not less exposed to cybersecurity risks than large ones — they are exposed differently, often with fewer resources to address them.
The most frequent attack vectors
Websites built on popular CMS platforms are common targets: their ubiquity makes known vulnerabilities exploitable at scale through automated attacks. Outdated plugins and themes are the most exploited entry points.
Brute-force attacks on admin interfaces, SQL injections on poorly filtered forms, and phishing targeting admin credentials are the most documented vectors.
Structural measures
Regular updating of the CMS, plugins and themes is the most effective and most neglected preventive measure. It corrects known vulnerabilities before they can be exploited.
Using strong passwords and two-factor authentication on admin access significantly reduces the risk of intrusion. Limiting login attempts and changing default admin URLs are simple complementary measures.
Backups as a safety net
Even with all precautions, an intrusion remains possible. The existence of regular, tested backups is what transforms a serious incident into a manageable one.
The question to ask is not “do backups exist” but “how long would it take to restore the site from the last working backup”.