by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Aug 19, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
On July 18, a faulty software update from CrowdStrike caused disruptions that impacted both small and large-scale businesses worldwide. This single event led to service interruptions across a broad spectrum — flights were canceled, patients were diverted, electronic...
by eschwartz | Jun 21, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Nursing, Slider
It’s easy to let your cybersecurity guard down when you’re away on vacation. Worries about credit cards, online bank accounts and sensitive medical information getting into the wrong hands tend to fall by the wayside. Hackers know that, too, which can...
by eschwartz | May 2, 2024 | Cybersecurity, News, Nursing
Please be on high alert for communications that may attempt to trick you to click links or persuade you to share sensitive information. A form of cyberattack called, social engineering, uses psychological manipulation to trick you into giving away sensitive...
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...
