Why Rio Grande Valley Businesses Are Targeted by Ransomware

Businesses in the Rio Grande Valley (RGV), much like other small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in Texas, are increasingly targeted by ransomware attacks due to a combination of easily exploitable vulnerabilities, the high value of their data, and a common misconception that they are “too small” to be noticed by sophisticated cybercriminals. This creates an environment where attackers can achieve high returns with relatively minimal effort.