COVID-19 Phishing Scams
COVID-19, coronavirus and related words/topics are being used by cybercriminals as a theme for phishing attempts. Also, the emails will be branded and formatted in such a way to resemble trusted organizations, such as the World Health Organization (WHO) or Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Prevention
Unsolicited Emails: Avoid clicking on links and opening attachments from unsolicited emails.
Trusted Sources: Go to the trusted websites yourself; do not click on links.
Charity: Verify the authenticity of charities yourself.
MEL’s Email Dos & Don’ts: Send these four tips and the MEL infographic (attached) to all individuals with access to your network.
Resources
Check-out NJCCIC’s bulletin on COVID-19, along with tips for teleworkers working from home:
https://www.cyber.nj.gov/be-sure-to-secure
Here are the trusted sites referenced above for WHO, CDC and FTC’s Charity page:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/events-as-they-happen