It’s not only the Microsofts and Googles of this world that get hacked. Startups are equally at risk of data breaches, ransomware and other forms of cyber crime — sometimes with business-ending consequences.
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5 cybersecurity mistakes putting your startup at risk — and how to fix them
Startups are a prime target for hackers, yet few of them are prepared for an attack. These are the most common cybersecurity mistakes they make, according to experts
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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet is a senior reporter for Sifted, based in Paris. She covers French tech and writes Sifted's AI and Deeptech newsletter . You can find her on X and LinkedIn

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