Social media has changed how businesses grow in Austin. We connect with customers, recruit talent, and celebrate success. It is good for brand visibility and culture. It also creates real cyber risks that most business leaders are not seeing.
Cybercriminals Use Social Media As Free Intelligence
Every post gives attackers clues. LinkedIn can reveal your organizational chart. Instagram can show when your team is out of the office. A simple profile update can become the setup for a targeted email attack.
This has become one of the most common ways Austin companies are hit with financial fraud. It is not a hacker breaking into your network. It is a criminal who already knows enough about your business to trick someone into sending money or granting access.
Stakes Are High When The Attack Feels Personal
Business email compromise costs U.S. organizations billions of dollars every year. These scams are often crafted using real employee information found on public platforms.
Your CFO gets a message that looks like it is from you asking them to approve a wire transfer.
Your payroll manager gets a request to update direct deposit information that appears to be from an employee.
Your vendor receives a message to change payment instructions that looks legitimate.
The result is money gone with no warning and no easy recovery.
CTTS provides guidance and cybersecurity that protects your people and data
CTTS works with CEOs and business owners across Central Texas to reduce fraud exposure tied to social media. We combine identity protection, account security, and human-focused cybersecurity measures that block attacks before they start.
Our approach includes:
Stronger multi-factor authentication standards
User access policies built around business risk
Security tools that detect fraud attempts in real time
Social engineering training that is short and practical
Ongoing monitoring and response from a local Texas team
Your team continues using social media to grow the business. We make sure cybercriminals cannot use it to take your money.
Five CEO-level best practices to lower your risk today
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Review what employees are posting publicly about their roles and responsibilities
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Require multi-factor authentication for all business accounts, including social media
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Create a simple approval process for financial and vendor changes
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Make it easy for employees to report suspicious messages
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Schedule a cybersecurity audit that looks at both technology and human vulnerabilities
Success looks like confidence
Your business keeps sharing wins online. Attackers get stopped before they have a chance to strike. Your team becomes your strongest line of defense.
You do not have to figure this out alone
CTTS is a local partner who understands how fast Central Texas is growing and how quickly cyber risks evolve. Let us show you the blind spots cybercriminals hope you never see.
Schedule a free strategy session with CTTS today to protect your business from the threats hiding in plain sight.
FAQ
What is the most common fraud type linked to social media?
Business email compromise. Attackers impersonate executives or vendors using publicly available information to steal money.
Can small businesses in Austin be targeted?
Yes. Small businesses are the primary targets because attackers know teams are busy and security roles are not always clearly defined.
Does cybersecurity training really help?
Absolutely. Most fraud succeeds because an employee is tricked. Short, frequent training helps your team recognize what to ignore and what to report.
Contact CTTS today for IT support and managed services in Austin, TX. Let us handle your IT so you can focus on growing your business. Visit CTTSonline.com or call us at (512) 388-5559 to get started!