A business email compromise (BEC) attack is a type of phishing attack in which a cybercriminal impersonates a trusted contact and uses social engineering techniques to trick an email recipient into transferring funds into a fraudulent account.

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

Attacks from cybercriminals often start with a phishing email or text.

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

Attacks from cybercriminals often start with a phishing email. Malicious links (URLs) and attachments found in emails can lead you to dangerous sites, putting your data, computer, and the UTSW network at risk. Click carefully to better protect UTSW and our patients.

Are you paranoid or are cybercriminals out to get you? Scammers pivot to a new strategy when the old methods no longer work. Be prepared and you have nothing to fear.

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

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has warned of ongoing scams. Malicious links in emails or text messages are designed to trick recipients into sharing Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or other personal information that could be used in identity theft or to file fraudulent tax

ISAC meetings are held the first Tuesday of each month. Requests must be submitted prior to the meeting.

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.