The Postal Service is reminding employees to keep their USPS-issued cellphones, tablets and laptop computers secure.
Here are some tips for protecting mobile devices from hackers:
• Always use a virtual private network, or VPN, to connect to the internet.
• Use only USPS-approved storage devices.
• Back up data stored on mobile devices.
• Avoid clicking on text messages with URLs from numbers not on your contacts list.
• Don’t share your login or password information.
• Use strong passphrases with a minimum of 15 characters.
The Cyber Safe Teleworking Tips page has best practices for employees and contractors who work remotely.
The CyberSafe at USPS Blue, LiteBlue and Monthly Awareness Campaigns pages have additional information.
