by eschwartz | Apr 22, 2024 | Cybersecurity, IT Website, News, Nursing
John Mowery joined Houston Methodist as our new vice president and chief information security officer (CISO) on Monday, April 22. John brings over 30 years of IT and cybersecurity experience to the role; having worked in multiple industries, including technology,...
by eschwartz | Apr 19, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Nursing
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a wave of SMS phishing attacks (also known as smishing) baiting you into resolving unpaid toll road fees. The smishing scheme has been active since last month. Since then, the FBI’s Internet...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Apr 15, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Slider, Uncategorized
Houston Methodist faces increased cybersecurity threats every day. Unfortunately, we live in a world where health care providers are primary targets for cybercriminals attempting to collect ransom or disrupt care. Due to increased cybersecurity threats, effective...
by jmlowe@houstonmethodist.org | Feb 9, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, IT Website, News, Slider
If you find a scammer has your personal email address and has hacked your account, here are some steps you can take to protect yourself: Scan your device for malware and viruses.Look for a service that proactively blocks new, unknown threats and safeguards your...
by jmlowe@houstonmethodist.org | Feb 9, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, IT Website, News, Slider
Have you received unusual login attempt notifications from your streaming account? Have you noticed programs you haven’t watched shown as previously played? Are you being charged more from a streaming service without your authorization? You may have been hacked...
by jmlowe@houstonmethodist.org | Feb 2, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, IT Website, News, Slider
Cybercriminals can use your “digital footprint” (an accumulation of all your online activities) to conduct targeted attacks and scams. You can help limit your risks by following these tips: Delete old accounts.Old email accounts and logins for unnecessary websites and...
