Cyber-scammers love the holidays because everyone’s juggling finals, travel plans, and peppermint lattes. If you get an email claiming your package is delayed, your account needs “urgent verification,” or your long-lost relative wants to send you a holiday fortune, take a moment before you click. Phishing messages this time of year are as common as ugly sweaters, and some are just as suspicious. Check the sender, verify the link, and report any suspicious communications to abuse@uthsc.edu. Stay merry, bright, and cyber-secure this holiday season!