According to a Businessweek, a new study released by Ponemon Institute, a security research firm, shows that small businesses are afraid to reveal a data security breach. While high profile companies such as Citigroup and Apple eventually reveal when they’ve been the subject of a hack, small business are reluctant to talk publicly about their security concerns.

A recent survey conducted by Brother shows that 58% of the business owners surveyed reported having a high level of stress, reports Fox Business. The survey also found that 41% of the business owners felt that 2012 turned out worse than they expected.

Despite its proven cost effectiveness, small businesses still aren’t utilizing digital marketing, reports Forbes. According to recent survey by Boston Consulting Group only 3% of small business dollars are in digital advertising.