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Avoid geographical cyber targeting: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/avoid-geographical-cyber-targeting.html

Geo-targeted phishing occurs when cybercriminals execute customized attacks based on your geographic location.

Security tips for mobile apps: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/security-tips-for-mobile-apps.html

Some mobile apps are designed to resemble legitimate apps but instead carry out malicious activities like stealing data. Use these simple tips before you download from your device’s app store.

Employment After Retirement - UT Southwestern,

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/retirement/how-to-retire/employment-after-retirement.html

Understand the facts about how employment after retiring from UT Southwestern might impact your retirement benefits.

Maybe you’ll break the internet – just don’t let it break your security: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/break-your-security.html

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.

Good practices for scanning QR codes: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/scanning-qr-codes.html

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.

Electronic W-2s are now available

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/campus-updates/articles/year-2025/W-2-tax-year-2024.html

Electronic W-2s are now available

Internet of Things (IoT): Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/internet-of-things.html

Internet of Things (IoT) is a term for everyday devices that contain software, sensors, and network connectivity.

Avoid falling prey to multifactor fatigue: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/avoid-falling-prey.html

A cyberattack gaining in popularity is “multifactor fatigue,” when numerous fraudulent push notifications are sent to the owner of a compromised account.

Don’t fall victim to credential stuffing: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/credential-stuffing.html

“Credential stuffing” refers to a cybercriminal using stolen username and password combinations obtained from data breaches to access other online services and websites.

When is the last time you Googled yourself?: Information Security Awareness - UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/information-security/awareness/updates/googled-yourself.html

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.