👋🧠 This Week’s Focus: Delayed Updates = Real Risk
One of the most common patterns behind ransomware and system compromise isn’t advanced hacking.
It’s systems that weren’t updated.
Attackers don’t rush to exploit vulnerabilities the day they’re disclosed.
They wait weeks or months, knowing many businesses delay patching due to time, resources, or fear of disruption.
By the time an attack happens, the fix was often already available.
🌎 Local & National Threat Snapshot
• Texas businesses continue to report ransomware incidents tied to unpatched servers and VPNs
• Older software versions are actively targeted because exploits are widely available
• Small and mid-sized businesses remain top targets due to limited patch management processes
Sources: CISA, NIST NVD, FBI IC3
📱 Device Security Tip of the Week
Turn on automatic updates — and double-check your browsers.
Operating system updates are important, but browsers are just as critical. Many attacks start through outdated browsers that haven’t been patched yet.
Even if automatic updates are enabled, it’s a good habit to manually check your browser status from time to time:
For Microsoft Edge:
• Click the three dots in the top-right corner (just below the X)
• Select Help and feedback
• Click About Microsoft Edge
• The browser will either update automatically or confirm it’s up to date
For Google Chrome:
• Click the three dots in the top-right corner
• Select Help → About Google Chrome
• Chrome will check for updates and install them if available
Keeping browsers fully updated closes one of the most common entry points attackers rely on!
🗓 Cyber Risk Assessment
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📌 Final Thought
Most financial cyber losses don’t happen because systems are hacked.
They happen because emails look legitimate and feel urgent.
Slowing down and verifying requests can prevent costly mistakes!
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