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Cyber Attacks from Abroad: Why East Texas Businesses Should Be Paying Attention

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When international hackers go looking for an easy target—they’re not just aiming for Washington. They’re coming for Main Street, too.

As global tensions increase, the U.S. government and cybersecurity experts are warning of a disturbing trend: Iranian-backed cyber groups are launching attacks on American infrastructure and private businesses. These aren’t just high-level attacks against big corporations. They’re hitting small to mid-sized businesses—the kinds we rely on every day here in East Texas.

Why This Matters Here at Home

Recent reports show that hacking groups linked to Iran are exploiting:

  • Unpatched computers
  • Weak passwords and outdated software
  • Poorly protected internet-connected systems

Their goal? To gain access, cause disruption, and—in some cases—use smaller businesses as a path into larger networks. If you own or manage a business that handles customer data, uses security systems, or connects to municipal, healthcare, or energy operations, you could be at risk.

What Businesses Should Be Doing Now

Castleberry Services, a trusted local IT and security provider, is urging East Texas business owners to take these threats seriously.

Here are a few simple but important steps:

  • Use strong, unique passwords and change them regularly.
  • Update your systems—don’t put off that software patch.
  • Secure your Wi-Fi and remote access points.
  • Train your team to spot phishing emails and scams.
  • Schedule a security review to make sure there are no gaps you don’t know about.

Let’s Protect Our Local Economy—One Business at a Time

We may live in a peaceful part of the country, but in the digital world, every device and every business is connected. That means a cyberattack in Houston—or Tehran—can have real effects right here in Lufkin or Nacogdoches.

Call Castleberry Services at (936) 237-3030 or visit castleberryinc.com to schedule a free consultation. Our team will help make sure your business is secure—and stays that way.

This column is provided by Castleberry Services, East Texas’ go-to provider for IT support, low voltage installations, and network security solutions.

Alec Castleberry
Alec Castleberry is the Chief Operating Officer at Castleberry Service, a company with over two decades of experience in IT infrastructure and management. Based in Lufkin, Texas, Alec and his team are dedicated to helping businesses overcome IT challenges and thrive in a competitive landscape. Contact Castleberry Today! (936) 237-3030 Lufkin/Conroe | (979) 703-8715 Bryan/College Station

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