by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 14, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
To keep us all safer online, some automated Houston Methodist emails will now include the Digital Security email identifier below. This will help you quickly and easily spot genuine emails and avoid phishing scams. Look for the identifier in emails about: Password...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Mar 26, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
There is a new vishing/voice scam where attackers are leaving voicemails pretending to be from Google Security Operations. It’s important to note that Google and Microsoft support will never contact you directly, place robocalls or leave generic voicemails. If you...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Mar 25, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
Here are some ways to protect you and your loved ones from cybercriminal activities at home. Keep your systems and applications up to date. Whether it’s your smartphone, a tablet or your computer, make sure you run operating system and software updates regularly. (For...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Mar 25, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
Imagine you’re working on an important project with your team on Microsoft Teams. Suddenly, you receive a message from someone you don’t recognize. The message contains a link and urges you to click it to view an urgent document. Here’s how you can handle this...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Mar 25, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
To maintain the highest level of security, it’s crucial for you to avoid accessing your personal emails and opening documents on HM-provided devices. Keeping personal and work activities separate helps protect both your personal information and HM data. Mixing the two...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Mar 25, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
On March 5, Health-ISAC, a global cybersecurity organization in healthcare, reported a series of ransomware attacks. These attacks leveraged Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems and it’s a trend that is growing and one you...
