🛡️ MIS CyberShield: August 2025 Newsletter

Your Monthly Cybersecurity Update from Martins Information Security

🚨 Top Cyber Threats & Breaches This Month

1. T-Mobile Data Breach Lawsuit Expands

T-Mobile is facing a new wave of class-action lawsuits following a recent breach that affected over 35 million users. Exposed data includes names, dates of birth, and account PINs. Affected customers can now file claims before September 30, 2025.

🔗 Sign Up for Class Action

🕵️ MIS Insight: Reused PINs and weak passwords remain the biggest vulnerabilities in personal and corporate accounts. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) wherever possible.

2. Ransomware Hits Texas County Government

A local county government in Texas was forced offline last week due to a LockBit ransomware attack. Critical systems including email, permitting, and tax services were impacted.

💡 MIS Tip: Backup systems offsite, test recovery plans quarterly, and train your staff to spot phishing emails.

🧠 MIS Education Corner

🔐 Know Your Threats: Business Email Compromise (BEC)

BEC scams are on the rise. These socially engineered attacks impersonate executives or vendors to trick employees into wiring money or disclosing credentials.

👨‍🏫 How to Stay Safe:

• Always verify high-risk requests with a phone call.

• Use role-based email alerts (e.g., “Finance Approval Needed”) to reduce spoof risk.

• Employ SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to protect your email domain.

💡 Small Business Spotlight: Are You Vulnerable?

Cybercriminals don’t just target the big guys. 43% of cyberattacks now target small and medium-sized businesses, and 60% of them close within 6 months of a breach.

🔍 Ask Yourself:

• When was our last security risk assessment?

• Do we have an incident response plan in place?

• Are our vendors secure?

📞 Need help answering these? Schedule a free consultation with MIS today.

🔧 MIS Services Spotlight

This month, we’re featuring:

✔️ Penetration Testing Services

We simulate real-world attacks to uncover vulnerabilities before the bad guys do.

🔎 Perfect for: Healthcare, Finance, Legal, and Government Contractors

📨 Email us at mmartin@martinsinfosec.com to request a quote.

🔐 Quick Cyber Tip

“Think Before You Click”

Phishing emails are getting harder to spot. If something feels off—pause. Hover over links before clicking. Verify senders before opening attachments. When in doubt, report it.

🧭 About MIS

Martins Information Security (MIS) is your trusted partner in digital protection. Whether you’re a small business or an enterprise, we deliver scalable, tailored cybersecurity solutions with integrity and innovation at our core.

📍 Based in Texas | 🖥️ www.martinsinfosec.com | ☎️ 469-768-3724