Example of e-mail of cyber threat:
Subject: COVID-19 Vaccine Dosage Reservation Thu 3/1/2021 11:43 AM Stoffel, Martha <m.stoffel@cdchelthcare.org> To: Jane Doe Reserve Your COVID-19 Vaccine Today! Hello [[first_name]]This is a reminder that you are able to reserve your dose of the COVID-19 vaccine through your healthcare portal. If you are interested, please take the time to fill out the proper information by using the button below: If you have trouble filling out the required information, please let our patient services team know and someone will be able to assist you. Thank you, Martha Stoffel Customer Outreach Representative Reserve Vaccine Here WATCH FOR OVERLY GENERIC CONTENT AND GREETINGS Cyber criminals will send a large batch of emails. Look for examples like “Dear valued customer.” NOTICE MISSPELLINGS, INCORRECT GRAMMAR, & ODD PHRASING This might be deliberate attempt to try to bypass spam filters. EXAMINE THE ENTIRE FROM EMAIL ADDRESS The first part of the email address may be legitimate but the last part might be off by letter or may include a number in the usual domain. CHECK FOR SECURE WEBSITES Any webpage where you enter personal information should have a url with https://. The “s” stands for secure. LOOK FOR URGENCY OR DEMANDING ACTIONS “You’ve won! Click here to redeem prize,” or “We have your browser history pay now or we are telling your boss.” DON’T CLICK ON ATTACHMENTS RIGHT AWAY Virus containing attachments might have an intriguing message encouraging you to open them such as “Here is the Schedule I promised.” CAREFULLY CHECK ALL LINKS Mouse over the link and see if the links destination matches where the email implies you will be taken. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of the limited availability and confusion surrounding the COVID-19 vaccine in an attempt to deceive you. Avoid interacting with any emails containing COVID-related news, offers or requests, since many of these are phishing scams. TIPS FOR GOOD EMAIL HYGIENE BEWARE: EVOLVING PANDEMIC CYBER THREAT s PHISHING EMAILS EXPLOITING COVID-19 VACCINE ACCESS FAKE E-MAIL ADDRESS: Incorrect “healthcare” spelling TOO GENERIC / NO CONTACT INFORMATION FAKE LINK: SUSPICIOUS LINK: LEGEND FAKE E-MAIL ADDRESS BAIT TACTIC TOO GENERIC BAD LINKS URGENCY SYNTAX & GRAMMATICAL ERRORS TOO GENERIC / SPAM PERSONALIZATION ERROR
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