Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Stay alert for ransomware attacks
This malicious software blocks access to computers and devices
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to stay alert to ransomware — software that blocks access to computers or other devices until a ransom is paid.
This type of malware can severely affect USPS operations.
Cybercriminals often spread ransomware through phishing emails, suspicious links, malicious attachments, compromised websites or unauthorized USB devices.
Here are some tips to avoid a ransomware attack:
• Keep software, operating systems and antivirus tools up to date.
• Be cautious of unexpected emails, links, QR codes and attachments.
• Verify the sender of an email before clicking on links or responding.
• Back up important files regularly.
• Don’t insert unauthorized USB drives or external storage drives into USPS equipment.
If you think your device may be infected with ransomware, stop using it immediately, disconnect it from the Postal Service network, if possible, and contact the Cybersecurity Operations Center at 866-877-7247. Then report the incident to your manager or supervisor.
The CyberSafe at USPS Blue and LiteBlue pages have more information.
Off the Clock
He’s planting the seeds for a healthier community
This employee teaches Memphis, TN, residents how to grow their own food
My name is Kenneth Anderson and I’m an employment law attorney for the Postal Service in Memphis, TN. I’ve been with USPS for a year.
I am a Memphis native, and in 2012, my wife and I bought a 21-acre farm here to live on and raise our sons.
On Juneteenth 2021, during the pandemic, I offered the community an opportunity to come to our farm for a chef-cooked meal and a concert by an African jazz ensemble. More than 275 people showed up.
They were intrigued by our garden, and out of that grew the idea of Everbloom Farmacy, our nonprofit organization that seeks to grow food, well-being and community together. I serve as a volunteer as well as executive director.
Memphis has a prevalence of chronic diseases tied to diet and lifestyle. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 90 percent of Tennesseans are not eating sufficient vegetables to prevent those diseases. Plus, many residents are food-insecure here.
My grandparents kept a vegetable garden I was responsible for tending when I was young. I never ate healthier than I did back then. As a grower, you take things into your own hands and you help improve those statistics.
With Everbloom, I wanted to come up with a model to engage the public so they can grow their own food and improve the quality of their lives.
We operate a community nursery. Volunteers help us plant seeds, and then we give away the subsequent seedlings to anyone in the community who wants to grow a garden. Along with that, we teach people how to do it.
A starter garden from us contains 18 seedlings. On average, when those plants start producing food, a family can supplement three meals a week with what they grow themselves. Plus, it’s a significantly healthier shift in their diet.
In 2024, we gave away 16,000 seedlings to more than 400 families, churches and community gardens. This year, we’re aiming for 20,000.
We want to give as many people as possible the experience of what it’s like to grow their own food — and to feel connected to the land and to each other. We encourage growers to share the bounty of their gardens with their neighbors, which builds a stronger sense of community.
With the Postal Service, I’m in an agency that connects one part of the country to another. With Everbloom, I’m connecting people with gardening.
“Off the Clock,” a column on Postal Service employees and their after-hours pursuits, appears regularly in Link.
Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
The Postal Service recently made the following managerial and supervisory announcements:
• Anthony A. Impronto was named Virginia District’s manager. He previously served as Post Office operations director.
• Taylor A. Meyer was named logistics solutions director. She previously served as surface logistics program executive manager.
• LaTonya L. Morgan was named technology acquisitions director. She previously served as technology acquisitions manager.
• Raj N. Patel, Central Region’s logistics operational support manager, was named Westshores Division logistics acting director.
• Angela M. Rettstatt, processing support manager, was named Spokane, WA, Processing and Distribution Center’s acting manager.
The Postal Service recently recognized the following employee retirements:
• Earl R. Eisenrich, Spokane, WA, Processing and Distribution Center’s manager, retired May 29 after 27 years of service.
• Yolanda M. Pizarro, East Employment Law Office’s managing counsel, retired June 1 after 31 years of service.
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Blog post pays tribute to Boston 2026 World Exposition
The latest entry on Postal Posts, the USPS blog, highlights the recent Boston 2026 World Exposition stamp show and celebrates how stamps continue to tell stories, honor history and connect people.
Lisa Bobb-Semple, the Postal Service’s stamp services director, wrote the June 4 post.
Have a printer issue? Contact the IT Service Desk
The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors that there are two types of printers at USPS facilities: standard and managed.
Standard printers are maintained by USPS staff, and managed printers are serviced by an ongoing support team.
Managed printers have badge readers, receive automatic toner deliveries and send alerts when they need maintenance. Standard printer users need to purchase supplies for the printer through eBuyPlus.
Printer users can contact the IT Service Desk at 800-877-7435 for repair of all nonfunctioning printers and plotters.
The May 27 issue of the Computer User Bulletin has more information.
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Stay alert for ransomware attacks
This malicious software blocks access to computers and devices
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Off the Clock
He’s planting the seeds for a healthier community
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Milestones
Appointments, awards and retirements
Here’s a look at recent USPS leadership announcements
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Brief
Blog post pays tribute to Boston 2026 World Exposition
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Brief
Have a printer issue? Contact the IT Service Desk