by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jan 9, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
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. In an era of increasing cyberthreats and data...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jan 2, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
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. Lock your screen when away. Protect your screen from...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jan 2, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
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. While it’s recommended to update your passwords on a regular basis, here are times when you should do it...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Jan 2, 2025 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
Here are some ways to protect you and your loved ones from cybercriminal activity 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 | 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...
