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Major Chinese State-Sponsored Breach of US Treasury Systems: What We Know

Major Security Incident: State-Sponsored Hack of US Treasury Revealed

The Rise of AI-Powered OSINT: New Frontiers in Cyber Threats for Houston Businesses

Shadow AI: Understanding the Risks and Solutions to Houston Businesses

The rise of unauthorized AI tools in the workplace creates both opportunities and risks that businesses must actively manage

Salt Typhoon Attack: Latest Updates and Security Implications

Salt Typhoon Attack Update: Chinese Hackers Access 9 U.S. Telecoms, Federal Response Intensifies

Major Ascension Healthcare Data Breach Update – What Houston Healthcare Providers Need to Know

A May 2024 ransomware attack on healthcare provider Ascension exposed sensitive data of 5.6 million patients and employees after an employee unknowingly downloaded a malicious file

CISA Releases Critical ICS Security Advisories: What You Houston Manufacturing & Energy Businesses Need to Know

CISA Issues Eight Critical Industrial Control System Security Advisories Affecting Major Infrastructure Systems, Revealing Vulnerabilities That Could Enable Remote Access, System Crashes, and Unauthorized Control Across Manufacturing, Energy, Transportation, and Utility Sectors

Security Alert for Houston Businesses: US Commerce Department Considers Banning TP-Link Products Over Security Concerns

Federal agencies are investigating Chinese networking manufacturer TP-Link over security concerns, with a potential ban that could affect millions of American users of their routers and equipment

Malvertising Alert for Houston Businesses: Protecting Your Business from Malicious Advertising Campaigns

As malvertising attacks grow more sophisticated, businesses must implement comprehensive security measures to protect their systems and data from threats hidden within legitimate online advertising

Microsoft’s Strategic Shift from Passwords to Passkeys: Enhancing Security for 1 Billion Users

Microsoft’s initiative to eliminate passwords for over a billion users introduces passkeys – a faster, more secure authentication method combining biometrics with cryptography, already achieving a 987% increase in adoption

Microsoft AuthQuake Vulnerability Resolved: Key MFA Security Lessons for Houston Businesses

A critical vulnerability in Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication system that exposed 400 million Office 365 accounts has been patched, highlighting the importance of robust MFA security measures and proactive monitoring

CinchOps Security Alert for Houston Businesses: New Windows Zero-Day Exploit

New Windows vulnerability allows credential theft when viewing malicious files in Explorer that affects Windows 7-11

Salt Typhoon: The Unprecedented Breach of US Telecommunications Infrastructure – What Houston Businesses Need to Know

Recent CISA Alert Highlights Critical ICS Vulnerabilities: What Houston Energy, Utility & Manufacturing Businesses Need to Know

CISA’s December 3, 2024 advisory highlights eight critical vulnerabilities in industrial control systems, requiring immediate attention from organizations using affected devices from major manufacturers

Quishing Attacks on Houston Businesses: The Growing Threat of Malicious QR Codes

Cybercriminals are leveraging the rising popularity of QR codes through ‘quishing’ attacks, a new form of phishing that exploits our trust in this ubiquitous technology

‘Tis the Holiday Cybersecurity Season: Essential Protection for Houston Businesses and Consumers

Protect yourself against sophisticated cyber threats this holiday season with essential security strategies for both businesses and shoppers

Houston Businesses Building an Effective Human Firewall: Your Organization’s First Line of Defense – Enabled by CinchOps

Transform your workforce into your strongest security asset by building an effective human firewall through comprehensive training, clear policies, and a positive security culture—because in today’s cyber threat landscape, your employees are your most critical line of defense against attacks.