Beware COVID email scams
10 Jul 2020
Medical practices need to be vigilant about cyber security, including staff use of email. A significant increase in deceptive email schemes relates to COVID-19 themed scams. These scams trick users into visiting fake websites or clicking on malicious links, allowing cybercriminals to steal information. A recent campaign targeted Australian networks, and medical information is highly valued by cybercriminals.
Protect your practice by:
- training staff to identify email scams
- working with your IT service provider on securing your systems
- staying up to date with the latest online threats, for example by signing up to the government’s Stay Smart Online Alert Service.
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