Cyber attacks are at an unprecedented high, and we are continuing to raise awareness about the dangers of phishing, when malicious emails or text messages seem legitimate
How do you avoid being a victim?
- Be suspicious of unsolicited phone calls, visits, or email messages from individuals asking about employees or other internal information. If an unknown individual claims to be from a legitimate organization, try to verify his or her identity directly with the company.
- Do not provide personal information or information about your organization, including its structure or networks, unless you are certain of a person’s authority to have the information.
- Do not reveal personal or financial information in email, and do not respond to email solicitations for this information. This includes following links sent in email.
- Don’t send sensitive information over the internet before checking a website’s security.
- Look for URLs that begin with “https”—an indication that sites are secure.
- Look for a closed padlock icon—a sign your information will be encrypted.
- If you are unsure whether an email request is legitimate, verify it by contacting the company directly. Do not use contact information provided on a website connected to the request; instead, check previous statements for contact information.
What do you do if you think you are a victim?
- If you believe you might have revealed sensitive information, report it to Ellen, so she can be alert for any suspicious or unusual activity.
- Immediately change any passwords you might have revealed. If you used the same password for multiple resources, make sure to change it for each account, and do not use that password in the future.
- Watch for other signs of identity theft.
