by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | May 23, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
If you have an HM-provided mobile device or need to order one for a new employee, please note these important updates. IT has recently negotiated our contract with Verizon to a less expensive plan with more features, including unlimited data, a hotspot, calling to...
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
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 | 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...
