👋 Welcome to the New Year Edition of Cyber Pulse SA
As we head into a new year, cyber threats don’t reset, but your security habits can.
This special edition of Cyber Pulse SA is designed to help San Antonio businesses and households start the year with clearer visibility, stronger habits, and fewer risks.
No fear. No overwhelm. Just practical steps you can take right now.
🔑 New Year, New Risks to Watch
As we move into the new year, we consistently see increases in:
Phishing and impersonation attacks after the holidays
Invoice and payment fraud tied to “new year” changes
Credential theft from reused or weak passwords
Missed updates on devices and business systems
Attackers take advantage of fresh budgets, staffing changes, and lowered vigilance.
🧠 The Cyber Reset: 5 Things to Do This Month
Start the year stronger by focusing on these basics:
Update everything
Operating systems, browsers, phones, and work devices.Turn on MFA everywhere you can
Especially email, payroll, finance, and admin accounts.Review who has access
Remove old accounts, vendors, and unused permissions.Back up critical data
Make sure backups exist — and actually work.Slow down financial requests
Verify any payment or wire changes verbally.
Small habits now prevent major incidents later!
📱 Device Security Tip of the New Year
Enable automatic updates on all personal and work devices.
Delaying updates is still one of the most common reasons breaches succeed, even when fixes already exist.
🗓 Cyber Risk Assessment
If you’re unsure whether your business is exposed to phishing, impersonation, or email-based attacks, we offer a Cyber Risk Assessment for San Antonio businesses.
We identify real-world risks, highlight security gaps, and provide clear, actionable next steps, without fear tactics or sales pressure.
👉 Book a Cybersecurity Risk Assessment
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📌Final Thought
Cybersecurity doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective.
Starting the year with a few strong habits can make the difference between reacting to incidents and avoiding them entirely.
🔔 Stay Ahead with Cyber Pulse SA
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— Carlos
Orobi Cybersecurity Solutions