One of the Largest States in America Recently Suffered a Major Cyber Breach

Around 30 million locals it’s the second-largest state in the United States of America, it has a landmass twice the size of Germany and a GDP greater than Russia.

Texas recently suffered a major attack, in which hackers managed to infect 23 organisations connected to local government in the US state of Texas with ransomware.

Texans like to boast, “Everything is bigger in Texas”, and usually that’s a good thing to show off about. This time bigger undeniably wasn’t a good thing.

Under assault by a coordinated & sophisticated ransomware attack. It’s a timely reminder that as attacks continue to develop, it’s essential that your security evolves even faster.

In a statement, the Texas Department of Information Resources said evidence suggested the attacks "came from one single threat actor". Imagine the damage from a group of hackers.

What’s Ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cyber-criminals use to disable a computer and its data until a ransom is paid. The ransom usually requested in Bitcoin, an untraceable, cryptocurrency favoured by hackers all over the world.

How do you avoid a problematic ransomware attack?

Don’t want your business to be the next victim of a universal cyber threat?

Does your security solution provider have industry-leading technology to ensure hackers can’t use outdated, unprotected software programs to dispense and launch ransomware into your IT infrastructures? You’ll be surprised, it’s easier than you think.

Tristar can complete multiple tests on your systems to ensure they are reliable & safeguarded, with validation that your business is abiding by appropriate procedures, including penetration testing and intrusion testing.

However, the very fundamental elements of strengthening endpoints with vendor security patching, ensuring your antivirus are up to date is the often-forgotten start point.

How will your solution stop cyber-attacks it’s never seen?

Why not choose your local IT specialists to keep your Business infection-free?

With all that’s going on in the cyber-world, relying on security experts to take care of your IT infrastructure is no fallback. We use a multi-layer approach of services and products to keep your systems running virus-free and we can manage your email too, to keep them from infecting your business.

By keeping a continuous lookout on the security that is deployed in your systems, we can ensure no ransomware attack will penetrate your systems as easily as it could.

Want to get the best solution for your business?

At Tristar Tech Solutions, we take a security-first approach to technology – ensuring our client’s systems are best protected.

If you have any concerns, questions or simply want to explore how to better secure your business, please do get in touch with the team for a FREE demonstration, consultation to explore how exposed your business might be and identify actions to take.

To book a consultation or to arrange a further discussion, please get in touch.

If you’re looking for IT support in Hertfordshire or IT support in North London, contact us today, and a member of our team would be more than happy to advise you.