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Avoiding COVID-19 Phishing Scams

4/15/2020

 
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The COVID-19 outbreak and the appurtenant mobilization of Staff from many Industries has resulted in mass email attacks from hackers posing as legitimate news sources, software companies, financial services, and IT administrators. We urge you to raise your level of security awareness as we work together to navigate these unusual times. 

Be Watchful and Check Sources
Hackers are using emotion-driven emails  and/or text messages to try to get people to act quickly, without thinking. Usual practices for Businesses and organizations are forced to evolve to meet these unusual demands, staff and systems may be vulnerable. We have heard of at least one major bank that had to shut down their wire system because of unusual activity that occurred while they were implementing their emergency plan.

The messages often appear to be from legitimate sources:
  • The World Health Organization (WHO)
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  • University and college health services
  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Banks and Credit Unions
The messages typically offer information about COVID-19 to get you to provide your personal information or download malicious software (malware). 

Watch for These Red Flags
Beware of coronavirus-themed phishing attempts. It’s easy to lose focus when email volume is high or when working in a different setting. Protecting your email is one of the most important things. Watch out for these red flags:

  1. Check the subject header and domain name for errors.
  2. Look for spelling and grammar mistakes.
  3. Before clicking links, hover over them with your cursor to confirm they are legitimate.
  4. Don’t respond to companies or people  you don’t know.
  5. Never give out personal information through email. 
JFCAC is working to keep our workplace safe by adding cyber-vigilance to what we’re all already doing – distancing, disinfecting, and working remotely when possible. If you have any questions, please Contact Us.

Stay Safe and Health!

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation


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