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The computer equipment used by UTSW employees is vulnerable to security breaches. Workstation and server best practices can help prevent security breaches.

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Attacks from cybercriminals often start with a phishing email that contains a malicious link. An embedded hyperlink is when you see text that may appear legitimate, rather than the actual URL.

Attacks from cybercriminals often start with a phishing email. Stay alert and don’t fall prey to these scams.

“Wrong number” text scammers send out a huge number of texts hoping to start a conversation with a potential victim.

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.

Smishing is a form of phishing in which an attacker uses a text message to trick a recipient into clicking a link and sending private information or downloading malicious programs to a smartphone.

Vishing, or voice phishing, is a form of fraud where cybercriminals trick you into providing sensitive information through a phone call.

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.

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