Coronavirus: Watch out for These Scams!
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My friends over at KnowBe4 shared this information and right now is as good of a time to pass it on and remind you all to Stop, Look, and Think when reading emails. The bad guys are preying on your fear and sending all sorts of scams related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for: 1. Emails that appear to be from organizations such as the CDC (Centers for Disease Control), or the WHO (World Health Organization). The scammers have crafted emails that appear to come from these sources, but they actually contain malicious phishing links or dangerous attachments. 2. Emails that ask for charity donations for studies, doctors, or victims that have been affected by the COVD-19 Coronavirus. Scammers often create fake charity emails after global phenomenons occur, like natural disasters, or health scares like the COVID-19. 3. Emails that claim to have a “new” or “updated” list of cases of Coronavirus in your area. These emails could contain dangerous links and information designed to scare you into clicking on the link. Remain cautious! And always remember the following to protect yourself from scams like this: – Never click on links or download attachments from an email that you weren’t expecting. – If you receive a suspicious email that appears to come from an official organization such as the WHO or CDC, report the email to the official organization through their website. – If you want to make a charity donation, go to the charity website of your choice to submit your payment. Type the charity’s web address in your browser instead of clicking on any links in emails, or other messages. You and your employees are the last line of defense between the bad guys and your company’s sensitive data. If you’d like to learn more about training your employees to become a human firewall, we’d love to show you how! Stop, Look, and Think. Don’t be fooled. The KnowBe4 Security Team & Sheldon IT Solutions KnowBe4.com |
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