The Coronavirus has created a lot of fear for people and understandably so. Scammers are trying to take advantage of this fear during a time where people are more vulnerable than usual. Please be aware of online sellers claiming they have in-demand products such as hand sanitizer or emails coming from the CDC or other experts saying they have information about the virus.
With more employees than ever before working remotely, it’s important for both employers and employees to take care and protect themselves as well as confidential company information.
Here are 7 helpful tips:
1. Be Extra Vigilant About Phishing Emails now
2. Practice Good Cyber Hygiene
3. If you’re out and about, use Secure WiFi
4. Report Lost or Stolen Devices Immediately
5. Remember Confidential Information is Still Confidential
6. Remind Employees Not to Use Personal Laptops for Work
7. Update Your Emergency Contact list.
The Federal Trade Commission has two new articles outlining tips to avoid Coronavirus scammers and what to look for. You can read them here:
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/coronavirus-scams-what-ftc-doing
https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/03/ftc-coronavirus-scams-part-2
Please share these 2 links with co-workers, family and friends during this unprecedented pandemic.
