Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Cybersecurity Warning: SMEs Face Increased Cyber Fraud During Holidays
As the festive season approaches, small and medium businesses (SMEs) are at a higher risk of cyber fraud.
Cyber experts warn that because of increased sales and staff stretched thin, scammers will try to trick businesses.
They might send fake payment receipts, phishing links, or create urgent order scams.
The government is advising businesses to be careful.
Businesses should double-check payments before shipping goods, make sure bank details are correct, teach employees about suspicious links, and use extra security.
If a business suspects fraud, they should report it to the police or the Cyber Crime Helpline.
Cyber experts warn of increased cyber fraud targeting SMEs during the festive season.
Nearly 74% of SMEs faced at least one cyber incident in the past year, according to CERT-In and DSCI.
Scammers exploit the festive rush through fake payment receipts, phishing links, and urgent order scams.
Authorities urge businesses to verify payments, cross-check bank details, and train staff.
Report cyber fraud to local police or Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, and cybercrime.gov.in.
- Who
- CERT-In, DSCI, and cyber experts are warning SMEs.
- What
- Warning of increased cyber fraud targeting SMEs during the festive season.
- When
- During the festive season
- Where
- Not explicitly mentioned.
- Why
- Increased sales and stretched staff make SMEs vulnerable to scams.
- Target
- Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
- Affected Percentage
- Nearly 74% of SMEs faced at least one cyber incident in the past year
- Report to
- Local police, Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, cybercrime.gov.in
- Supported by
- FedEx