Many small-business owners assume hackers only target big companies. In reality, automated bots probe small websites constantly, looking for outdated software and weak passwords. A compromised site can be defaced, used to send spam, or quietly infected with malware that harms your visitors and your Google ranking.
The non-negotiable basics
Every business website should have an SSL certificate (the padlock in the browser), automatic daily backups, and malware monitoring. These three together mean that even if something goes wrong, you can restore quickly and catch problems early.
Keep software updated
Most hacks exploit known vulnerabilities in outdated plugins or themes. Regular updates close those doors. If you do not have time to manage this, a care plan handles it for you.
At Comnet, SSL, daily backups, and malware monitoring are included as standard, not sold as expensive add-ons.