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May 2, 2024, is World Password Day, with the goal of raising awareness about the importance of good password hygiene.

Wiper malware is an attack used to disrupt an organization by permanently overwriting and destroying data.

Your digital footprint is any tidbits of information you leave about yourself online. Those comments, pictures, and posts on social media form a picture about you.

Scammers publish fake customer service phone numbers on the internet for well-known businesses.

Recently, a well-known technology company experienced a network security breach initiated through an employee’s personal Google account. The employee enabled password syncing via Google Chrome and saved their work credentials in their browser – synchronizing their work and personal passwords. The attackers compromised the personal account, and multiple corporate systems were accessed.

Fraudulent links (URLs) and attachments found in emails can lead you to dangerous sites, putting your data, computer, and the UTSW network at risk.

"Nomophobia” or “no mobile phone phobia” is described as an overwhelming fear of not having access to a working cell phone. Symptoms are constantly checking for messages or notifications, phone use in inappropriate situations, and anxiety if no cell service is available.

The holidays are very appealing to hackers, which lead to an uptick in phishing and ransomware attacks.

Cyber experts have identified a dual-purpose phishing attack that attempts to harvest user credentials and deliver malware.

Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is a login process that requires you to verify your identity in more than one way. Use MFA to ensure you’re the only person who can access your account, even if your password is stolen.