Small retailers need to build defenses against run-of-the-mill attacks against PCs, experts say. The malware used in the Target attack eluded detection by anti-virus software. Small retailers are more likely to be victims of credit-card “skimming attacks” in which special hardware is used to grab data before it gets sent to the network. Small businesses need to use multiple layers of traditional security software to protect them, expert says. The attacks start with emails carrying malware or links to malicious websites.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/2134290/target-like-attack-unlikely-against-small-retailers.html