Houston businesses are wiring AI agents into invoicing, support, and scheduling so the agents can take real actions -send emails, approve payments, and process refunds.

Last week attackers drained about $200,000 from an AI-controlled crypto wallet by posting a Morse code message that the AI translated into a payment instruction; no keys or software were stolen, just an overly helpful assistant acting on untrusted input.

The root cause is architectural: prompt injection and excessive permissions. Fixes include limiting agent capabilities, capping spending and approval limits, requiring human sign-off for high-impact actions, treating all uploads and messages as untrusted, and logging every action.

CinchOps reviews AI exposure for Houston SMBs (10–250 employees), inventories AI tools, maps authorizations, and implements guardrails to prevent costly mistakes. Visit cinchops.com.

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Cybersecurity Houston: How Attackers Drained $200K From an AI Wallet With Morse Code

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