Today’s Tech Tips Tuesday, tip of the day is “Is this request really from the boss?”
Here’s a common scam: you get an e-mail from the boss (or your spouse,
parents or other trusted person you know) asking you to send them a copy of
employee pay stubs, tax information or other files with confidential data such
as social security numbers in them, or they’re asking you to transfer or ACH
payment to a vendor or a different bank account, or they’re asking you to purchase
some gift cards.
The problem: even though it is coming from an e-mail address of someone
you know and trust and LOOKS legit, there’s a chance it could be a scam.
Hackers can INTERCEPT e-mail messages and modify them.
If you ever get this kind of request, DOUBLE-CHECK by calling that person
to confirm. And even if it turns out to be a legitimate request, you should
NEVER send confidential information like social security numbers (or
attachments with this information inside them) without taking precautions to
password-protect and encrypt the message first.
Heads up if you work in HR or payroll departments – hackers are very
interested in getting you to send employee payroll to the wrong bank accounts.
Be on high alert for employees asking you to update their banking information.
Make sure to confirm the change request by phone and DO NOT call any phone numbers
in the e-mail that was sent to you.
Bottom line! verbally confirm all requests involving money or sensitive
data.
If you have any questions about cybersecurity or other IT-related issues
for your business, visit https://www.idelitech.net/discoverycall
to book a quick, 10-minute call.
For a free security assessment, schedule an appointment at https://www.fidelitech.net/semperarmor.
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