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Capstone Works, Inc. has been serving the Cedar Park area since 2001, providing IT Support such as technical helpdesk support, computer support, and consulting to small and medium-sized businesses.

Austin Cyberattack Proves Just How Disruptive Ransomware Can Be

Austin Cyberattack Proves Just How Disruptive Ransomware Can Be

Earlier this month, a local healthcare system comprising dozens of Austin-based hospitals, clinics, and other facilities suffered a cyberattack. We wanted to share some lessons that local business owners can learn from this situation, because a single attack like this can result in a snowball effect that can end up costing you a lot of time, money, and reputation.

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Could Your Business Survive a Ransomware Attack?

Could Your Business Survive a Ransomware Attack?

Ransomware is every business owner’s worst nightmare. It not only brings with it an aura of desperation, but it also brings with it numerous practical issues that can really harm a business. It is not overstating that it is one of the most abrupt and serious problems that a business can have with its technology. 

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3 Huge Unexpected Cybersecurity Risks Your Staff Needs to Know About, Today

3 Huge Unexpected Cybersecurity Risks Your Staff Needs to Know About, Today

Most people these days are somewhat familiar with the traditional attack vectors of cybercriminals. Because of this, the bad guys are always exploring alternative options for spreading malware and stealing data, often in places where you would least expect it.

Here are three unexpected cybersecurity risks that you and your staff need to be aware of.

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4 Sneaky Tricks that Cybercriminals are Using Against Texas Businesses

4 Sneaky Tricks that Cybercriminals are Using Against Texas Businesses

We’ve been talking about cybersecurity quite a bit lately, and for good reason. Any organization that doesn’t acknowledge the threat that comes with being ill-prepared in the face of a cyberattack is basically sitting on a ticking time bomb. 

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Whale Phishing: Are You The Big One?

Whale Phishing: Are You The Big One?

Phishing attacks have been a huge problem for businesses over the last several years, and it is only getting worse. While most business owners and managers understand that phishing attacks can lead to malware or the theft of personal information, there is a specific type of phishing attack that targets employees specifically to undermine a C-level.

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Cybersecurity Needs to Play a Major Role for Law Firms

Cybersecurity Needs to Play a Major Role for Law Firms

It is no secret that a cybersecurity incident can land the company it impacts in legal trouble. Based on this assumption, we feel safe in asserting that such an outcome could be particularly damaging (not to mention embarrassing) for a law firm to experience. Let’s review some of the ways that a law firm needs to ensure its security, and how we can help.

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Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage of the Extreme Weather

Cybercriminals are Taking Advantage of the Extreme Weather

Texas’ recent winter storms did an unprecedented amount of damage. Unfortunately, cybercriminals see this disruption as an opportunity to target those under stress and are more likely to make a mistake. Please take a moment to learn some steps to increase your cybersecurity protections.

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Three Tips Austin Businesses Need to Fight Ransomware

Three Tips Austin Businesses Need to Fight Ransomware

Recently, several Texas organizations were the target of a massive ransomware attack, most of which were small local government agencies. If you still think your business is too small or far off the radar to be attacked, you're making a grave mistake. If you're not sure how to protect your business, here are three tips to help fight potential ransomware attacks.

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Warning: Cyberattacks Targeting Texas Hospitals

Warning: Cyberattacks Targeting Texas Hospitals

Throughout the nation, hospitals and other medical institutions are under cyberattack; in fact, the threat has reached the level that the Joint Cybersecurity Advisory released a press release warning of ransomware attacks. Travis County's Central Health is the latest victim of this unsettling trend. However, they won't be the last; learn how to protect your organization.

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Cyberattacks are a real concern for Small and Medium Businesses

Most small business owners believe cyberattacks are the concern of large corporations, however nothing could be further from the truth. According to Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report 71% of cyberattacks occur at businesses with less than 100 employees. [1]

Unfortunately, many “SMBs suffer from 'It can't happen to us' syndrome,” notes Robert Siciliano, security expert for McAfee. “They also typically don't have the resources to secure their networks to the degree a large enterprise would. But the information on their networks – and access to their bank accounts – still makes them a big target.” Even though it turns out SMB’s have a larger target on their backs than they realize, two thirds of SMBs surveyed by Symantec say they're not concerned about cyber threats; and more than 80 percent have no formal cyber security plan.

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