The Postal Service wants to remind employees and contractors of ways to protect their USPS-issued mobile devices from hackers.
Smartphones, laptops and tablets are susceptible to cyberattacks through malware and other threats if they are not secured.
A successful cyberattack could disrupt mail processes, cause data loss and damage the Postal Service’s brand.
Employees and contractors with USPS-issued devices should:
• Use strong passphrases with a minimum of eight characters;
• Keep up with all required software updates;
• Not click on any suspicious links;
• Always use a virtual private network, or VPN, to connect to the internet;
• Avoid using public Wi-Fi to access the internet, including at hotels and during flights;
• Not click on text messages with URLs from numbers not on your contacts list; and
• Back up data stored on mobile devices.
Handbook AS-805, Use of Information Resources, has more information about mobile device security.
The CyberSafe at USPS Blue and LiteBlue pages also have information.
