COVID 19 Phishing Attacks

COVID 19 Phishing Attacks

The CSP, Inc. team wants to update you regarding cybersecurity and the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, cybercriminals are taking advantage of this challenging, trying time by launching a range of phishing attacks.

We put together a few tips to help you stay safe:

• Think before you click a link or download an attachment. If you’re unsure, don’t click or download.
• Don’t respond to any requests for sensitive information, even if it’s supposedly to update payment or login information with an account.
• Use well-known websites, such as the CDC or WHO, to stay up-to-date on coronavirus information.
• Hover over the sender’s email address to verify whether or not it’s a legitimate domain from a familiar organization.
• Remember that legitimate organizations won’t ask you to update account information or send personal data via email.

Over the past few weeks, there’s been an influx of phishing attacks in which the hacker claims to be from the CDC, WHO, or another legitimate organization. These emails often include a link or attachment claiming to take you to a list of new cases, ways to prevent infection, or some other information.

We’ve also seen cases in which the hacker claims to be someone from the victim’s human resources department, requesting they click to read a coronavirus-related policy that is required for compliance.

We hope this notice helps you be more aware of the threats at this time. Stay safe – electronically and physically.

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