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The beginning of the year is a perfect time to reflect on personal growth and set resolutions to improve our lives. Consider improving your digital life by limiting what you share online and securing your online presence.

Welcome to 2025! As you plan for the year ahead, don’t forget to add staying cybersafe to your list of resolutions. To help you get started, here are a few resolutions to keep you and Houston Methodist secure.

As we embark on the new year, it’s a great opportunity to take a fresh look at your personal passwords to make sure they’re strong and protect your data.

Deleting suspicious messages immediately prevents accidental clicks and reduces the risk of falling into the scammer’s trap. Scammers often rely on the curiosity or urgency their messages create, so removing the message helps you avoid impulsive actions. If it’s a smish, be sure to report it to your mobile carrier. If the sender is impersonating someone from HM, call the IT Service Desk immediately.

Deleting suspicious messages immediately prevents accidental clicks and reduces the risk of falling into the scammer’s trap. Scammers often rely on the curiosity or urgency their messages create, so removing the message helps you avoid impulsive actions. If it’s a smish, be sure to report it to your mobile carrier. If the sender is impersonating someone from HM, call the IT Service Desk immediately.

Imagine receiving a call claiming to be from your bank, warning of “suspicious activity” on your account. The caller, sounding professional and concerned, asks you to confirm your account number or PIN to “resolve the issue.”