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August 28, 2023

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

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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Daphné Leprince-Ringuet

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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