The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to guard against social engineering threats to the organization.
Cybercriminals use behavior manipulation and trust tricks to get people to divulge confidential information or take actions that could compromise security.
Social engineering tactics include phishing emails, fake text messages and impersonating legitimate organizations such as USPS.
Employees and contractors should always:
• Limit the information they share online about their family, job or other personal details.
• Verify any request for information to make sure the person or the company is legitimate. Never send information if you are unsure.
• Report immediately if you think you’ve been targeted on your USPS-issued device by emailing or calling the Cybersecurity Operations Center at 866-877-7247.
The CyberSafe at USPS Blue and LiteBlue pages have more information.
