Don’t become a victim of this nasty new crime—here’s what you need to know.
Republished on January 19 with additional U.S. agency warnings relating to this hacking disaster and others.
Just don’t click through from any emails or download and open any attachments. If you want to find or offer help or assistance, use a search engine to find the website for organizations you’re familiar with or can find through trusted sources. This might include criminals pretending to represent U.S. agencies, FEMA for example, to solicit information they can then exploit. “After a disaster, people looking to rebuild will get a flood of contractors coming to them and saying they can help and they ‘know the system.’ Sometimes they’re looking for a quick payout. Be skeptical of anyone who promises immediate cleanup or immediate repairs.
Be suspicious of online communications claiming to be from individuals affected by the events and seeking immediate financial assistance.Do not send payments to unknown individuals or organizations asking for financial assistance.
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