Small Business, Big Threat: Phishing & Ransomware Trends in 2025

Welcome to the first episode in our October cybersecurity series on Beyond Product Management! I’m Heather Miller, co-founder and CEO of PDRM Consulting, and today I’m joined by my co-founder—and life partner—John.In this episode, we dive into the latest phishing and ransomware trends in 2025, exploring what small and medium-sized businesses need to know to protect themselves. We cover:The rise in ransomware attacks (up 37% from last year) and what it means for small businesses.How data breaches happen, and why even “small” companies are high-value targets.The evolving tactics of threat actors, including mass phishing campaigns, compromised accounts, QR code scams, and AI-powered attacks.Practical takeaways to reduce risk without breaking the bank.How founder risk, product development risk, and cybersecurity risk intersect to impact your business.Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or business owner, this episode will give you insight into why cybersecurity is no longer optional—and what steps you can take today to protect your company.PDRM Consulting's mission is to help businesses reduce risk, specifically in the fields of Cybersecurity and Product Management.Heather bridges the professional development gap in the corporate space by empowering growth-driven product managers to transition into strategic, results-oriented leaders. By focusing on enhancing key skills and decision-making capabilities, she helps them accelerate their leadership journey, achieve measurable outcomes more quickly, and excel in driving product success. Her approach ensures they thrive in their roles and unlock their full potential as impactful servant leaders within their organizations.You can follow us for more daily content:Instagram: @pdrmconsultingLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pdrm-consultingJoin our Newsletter:https://solitary-block-17987.myflodesk.com/ofo6k6a0f9