E-commerce Security Issues for SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

Significant advancements in information technology have altered existing markets, transforming them from physical to online electronic markets (e-commerce). The practice of conducting business online by smaller and medium-sized companies has received encouragement and assistance from governments all around the world, particularly those of developing nations. With the evolution of e-commerce, businesses must find a better way to implement e-commerce while maintaining its security. The purpose of this article is to carry out a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) in order to determine the types of vulnerabilities that are present in e-commerce platforms used by SMEs. As a result, in the conclusion, security issues and recommended solutions related to e-commerce systems for SMEs will be presented. These outcomes can serve as a foundation for further study on e-commerce security issues, such as solutions and recommendations for providing a secure e-commerce system for SMEs.