Postal Bulletin: Protecting USPS Networks

When plugging a smart mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, or wearable technology) into a computerā€™s USB port, the two devices can exchange information or malware.1 At the United States Postal ServiceĀ®, this could put sensitive information into the wrong hands and potentially affect our business and reputation. To prevent a security breach, follow these important…

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Postal Bulletin highlights protecting USPS Networks from personal devices

When plugging a smart mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, or wearable technology) into a computerā€™s USB port, the two devices can exchange information or malware. At the U.S. Postal ServiceĀ®, this could put sensitive information into the wrong hands and potentially affect our business and reputation. To prevent a security breach, follow these important charging…

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Postal Bulletin highlights Staying CyberSafe in the New Year

In the digital age, many organizations have access to our personal information. By granting access, we relinquish a fair amount of data control and ultimately make ourselves vulnerable to potential cybercrimes, including identity theft. Thatā€™s why it is so important to do what you can to protect yourself. As overwhelming as it seems to safeguard…

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OPM: Information About the Recent Cybersecurity Incident

June 4, 2015 The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) recently became aware of a cybersecurity incident affecting its systems and data that may have compromised the personal information of current and former Federal employees. Within the last year, OPM has undertaken an aggressive effort to update its cybersecurity posture, adding numerous tools and capabilities…

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USPS Data Breach Was For Profit ā€“ ā€˜Health Filesā€™ Fetch Handsome Figures, Indicate Investigators

(January 8, 2015) The USPS data breach that took place in November could have been orchestrated primarily for financial gains, indicated the investigators. USPS Chief Human Resources Officer Jeffrey Williamson confirmed that data stored in ā€œa file relating to injury compensation claimsā€ was illegally accessed and siphoned-off by hackers. Health information of as many as…

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