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Search the internet to see what information about you is publicly available. These same resources are available to cybercriminals who can use what they find to target you.

Ensure the safety of your data and devices by using the following IT spring cleaning tips for your UTSW and personal accounts.

QR codes are the square, scannable codes that you see for touchless menus at restaurants, real estate listings, TV ads, social media posts, and more.Cybercriminals can also create QR codes that direct people to malicious website, so follow tips to scan QR codes safely.

Social engineering is a low-tech approach used by scammers to gain access to an organization’s information and resources.

It is easier than ever to support the charity of your choice with online donations. It is also easier than ever for scammers to masquerade as a charity and take advantage of those who want to help in a disaster. Spotting fake charity campaigns can be difficult.

Mobile devices and laptops are susceptible to theft and loss. The greatest risk to laptop security is typically leaving a computer in an unattended location such as an airport, hotel, restaurant, or inside a vehicle.

Phishing attacks happen fast! According to Verizon 2024 Data Breach Investigations Report, “The median time to click on a malicious link after the email is opened is 21 seconds, and then it takes only another 28 seconds to enter the data. That leads to a frightening finding: The median time for users to fall for phishing emails is less than 60 seconds.”

Dumpster diving is searching someone’s trash for information that can be used to launch a social engineering and/or computer system attack.

We might be gradually making our way back to an in-person world, but online browsing and social media are still defining the way we communicate.

General Pediatric Radiology fellows in the Department of Radiology at UT Southwestern fellows gain extensive exposure to state-of-the-art techniques.