Cybersecurity Reminder

The State Information Technology Services Division (SITSD) is reminding everyone to be aware of cybersecurity threats during this event.

Please see the following communication from them.

(Adapted from DHS CISA)

SITSD warns individuals to remain vigilant for scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Cyber actors may send emails with malicious attachments or links to fraudulent websites to trick victims into revealing sensitive information or donating to fraudulent charities or causes. Exercise caution in handling any email with COVID-19-related subject lines, attachments, or hyperlinks, and be wary of social media pleas, texts, or calls related to COVID-19.

We encourage individuals to remain vigilant and take the following precautions:

• Avoid clicking on links to unsolicited emails and be wary of email attachments. See the following for more information.
  • www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014
  • www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-010
• Use trusted sources, such as legitimate, government websites for up-to-date, fact-based information about COVID-19.
  • www.cisa.gov/coronavirus

• Do not reveal personal or financial information in email and do not respond to email solicitations for this information.
• Verify a charity's authenticity before making donations. Review the Federal Trade Commission's page on Charity Scams for more information.
  • www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/0074-giving-charity
• Review CISA Insights on Rick Management for COVID-19 for more information.
  • www.cisa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/20_0306_cisa_insights_risk_management_for_novel_coronavirus.pdf