Small Business, Big Threat: Phishing & Ransomware Trends in 2025
Beyond Product Management · 2025-10-03 · 15 min
Episode notes
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.