Several media reports have indicated a series of Ransomware attacks on a number of Texas cities and state agencies. OIT is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with the appropriate resources.
E-mail can be a primary source of these attacks, so please be extra vigilant opening e-mail attachments, and clicking on links within e-mail for which you did not expect to receive.
Please report any suspicious e-mails to phish@uta.edu
Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR):
Cybersecurity Best Practices
It is everyone’s responsibility to remain cyber aware and practice information safety.
Do not open suspicious or unexpected links or attachments in emails.
Hover over hyperlinks in emails to verify they are going to the anticipated site.
Be aware of malicious actors attempting to impersonate legitimate staff, and check the email sender name against the sender’s email address.
Use unique strong passwords or pass-phrases for all accounts.
Do not provide personal or organizational information unless you are certain of the requestor’s authority, identity, and legitimacy.
Alert your IT staff or supervisor if you have any concerns about the legitimacy of any email, attachment, or link.
Take advantage of available cybersecurity awareness training.
For more information, including ransomware facts and cybersecurity tips please see the attached guides below:
