The document discusses the growing threat of cybercrime as society becomes more reliant on the internet. Cybercriminals are increasingly organized globally and can purchase sophisticated hacking tools for as little as £3,000. This enables them to steal corporate or personal details from both large organizations and small businesses, costing an estimated £16.8 billion per year through intellectual property theft and industrial espionage. The document suggests businesses implement managed firewalls, software patches, and anti-virus software to help address these cybersecurity risks.