by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 24, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
“Congratulations! You’ve won a $500 gift card. Click here to claim your prize.” As exciting as this news is, receiving an unexpected message like this is an example of a smishing or SMS phishing. In this tactic, scammers send fraudulent text messages to trick...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 24, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
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.” The scenario described is a very common...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 19, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
“Porch pirates” and cybercriminals are messing with our merry this time of year. The US Postal Service is delivering special warnings to be on the lookout for phishing and smishing scams and counterfeit postage. When you see emails with a subject line, “Delivery...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 19, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
If you’re traveling this holiday season or even if you’re staying home, be on the lookout for travel scams. Cybercriminals are targeting travelers by creating phishing emails that mimic flight confirmations. These emails are designed to trick you into clicking...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 13, 2024 | All Categories, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
Tips for Keeping the Holidays Cyber Safe The holiday season is a prime time for cybercriminals to exploit businesses and individuals alike. It’s a time when most of us are distracted with festivities, deadlines and other priorities. We balance year-end tasks with...
