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Why Houston Businesses Are Prime Ransomware Targets in 2025
Threat IntelligenceApril 15, 2025

Why Houston Businesses Are Prime Ransomware Targets in 2025

Energy, healthcare, and legal firms in the Houston metro have seen a 43% increase in ransomware attempts over the past 12 months. Houston's concentration of critical infrastructure, healthcare systems, and financial services makes it one of the most targeted cities in the United States. Here is what every Houston business owner needs to know — and what to do about it.

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Sophos MDR vs. Traditional Antivirus: What the Data Shows
Product SpotlightMarch 28, 2025

Sophos MDR vs. Traditional Antivirus: What the Data Shows

Legacy signature-based antivirus misses an estimated 60% of modern threats according to independent testing by AV-Comparatives. Modern ransomware, fileless attacks, and living-off-the-land techniques bypass traditional tools with alarming regularity. Here is what the data shows about why Sophos MDR with behavioral AI and human threat hunting is a fundamentally different — and more effective — approach.

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HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements: A 2025 Compliance Checklist
ComplianceMarch 10, 2025

HIPAA Cybersecurity Requirements: A 2025 Compliance Checklist

The HHS Office for Civil Rights increased enforcement actions by 32% in 2024 and proposed significant updates to the HIPAA Security Rule — the first major update since 2013. Houston healthcare providers, insurers, and business associates face stricter technical requirements, mandatory encryption, and enhanced multi-factor authentication mandates. Here is your complete 2025 compliance checklist.

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