Tax season brings more than paperwork and deadlines for Texas small businesses. It also brings a predictable spike in scams that target owners, office managers, and anyone involved in payroll, bookkeeping, or vendor payments. While the tactics change each year, the goal stays the same: pressure someone into moving money or handing over sensitive informationContinue reading “Tax Season Scams: What Texas SMBs Must Watch For”
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The Digital Shield Model: Your First Layer Starts Here
A layered cybersecurity model for small businesses only works when the first layer actually stops threats, yet most companies build security backward. They start with policies, add tools later, and assume good intentions will compensate for weak foundations. Unfortunately, attackers do not respect intentions. They exploit gaps, move fast, and rely on the fact thatContinue reading “The Digital Shield Model: Your First Layer Starts Here”
PDFSider Malware Attack: What Texas Businesses Can Learn From a Fortune 100 Breach
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new, highly stealthy Windows malware strain dubbed PDFSider that was used in a targeted attempt against a Fortune 100 financial firm. Unlike commodity ransomware that loudly encrypts files, PDFSider behaves more like an advanced persistent threat (APT) by: Because it blends in with legitimate activity and uses encrypted backdoors, PDFSiderContinue reading “PDFSider Malware Attack: What Texas Businesses Can Learn From a Fortune 100 Breach”