Understand how fraudsters attack businesses online in 2025—and how to stop them.
Cybersecurity is probably not at the top of the to-do list for most business owners. Unfortunately, defrauding businesses is a priority for fraudsters.
About 60% of Canadian businesses believe they are too small to be victims of cybercrime1. But 46% of cyber breaches impact businesses with fewer than 1,000 employees2—and a cyber breach can cost a business more than $3 million3.
Knowledge is always the best defence against fraud. As part of Fraud Prevention Month 2025, let’s look at three of the most popular tools fraudsters use right now. Then we’ll go over how businesses can disrupt these scams and protect themselves. Finally, we’ll answer some common questions about cybersecurity.