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...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 24, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
These days, everyone is looking for great shopping deals online. While online shopping might be easy to do, it is also easy to accidentally share your information for hackers to steal. Here are a few tips on how to avoid cyber scams and protect your personal...
by jsalwais@houstonmethodist.org | Dec 19, 2024 | All Categories, Cybersecurity, Epic, IT Website, News, Slider
“Porch pirates” and cybercriminals are messing with our merry this time of year. The US Postal Service is delivering special warnings to be on the lookout for phishing and smishing scams and counterfeit postage. When you see emails with a subject line, “Delivery...
