The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warns users to remain vigilant for malicious cyber activity targeting Hurricane Dorian disaster victims and potential donors. Phishing emails commonly appear after major natural disasters and often contain links or attachments that direct users to malicious websites.
Users should exercise caution in handling any email with a hurricane-related subject line, attachment, or hyperlink. In addition, users should be wary of social media pleas, texts, or door-to-door solicitations relating to severe weather events.
To avoid becoming victims of malicious activity, users and administrators should review the following resources and take preventative measures:
- Staying Alert to Disaster-related Scams
- Before Giving to a Charity
- Staying Safe on Social Networking Sites
- Avoiding Social Engineering and Phishing Attacks
If you believe you have been a victim of cybercrime, file a complaint with the Federal Bureau of Investigation Internet Crime Complaint Center at www.ic3.gov.
The best thing is to avoid becoming a social engineering victim in the first place, and step through new-school security awareness training. For KnowBe4 customers, we have ready-to send templates to inoculate your employees. We suggest to do this right away!
- GoFundMe: Hurricane Dorian Relief Fund (Link)
- CNN: LIVE UPDATE: Hurricane Dorian Changes Paths (Link)
- Google: Hurricane Relief Funds (Link)
