CyberSafe at USPS

Postal Bulletin: Fraudulent Websites Are Getting Smarter — Pause Before You Click

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Fraudulent websites are becoming more convincing than ever. Cybercriminals now use artificial intelligence, realistic branding, and fake login pages to create websites that closely resemble legitimate organizations. According to Statista, more than 1 million unique phishing websites were detected worldwide during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting the growing threat posed by fraudulent websites. Visiting these sites … Read more

USPS: Employees have July deadlines for cybersecurity training

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May 28, 2026 Postal Service bargaining employees have until Wednesday, July 8, and nonbargaining employees have until Wednesday, July 15, to complete the 2026 CyberSafe Fundamentals training course. This course provides the information and best practices for keeping USPS electronic data secure. Employees who do not complete the training by their respective deadline will have … Read more

Remaining vigilant will protect the USPS network from cyber attacks

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Social engineering scams can show up in the form of phone calls, text messages and emails. Do not give out confidential information without verifying the identity of the requester.

May 14, 2026 The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to be aware of the growing social engineering threat to the organization. Social engineering is the use of deception and psychological pressure to influence people to divulge confidential information or grant unauthorized access to systems and data. Unlike traditional cyberattacks that exploit system vulnerabilities, … Read more

Don’t connect your own smart devices to USPS equipment

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Smart watches and other devices pose cybersecurity risks because users don’t always maintain proper security updates or use strong passwords.

The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to take steps to ensure their smart devices don’t compromise the organization’s cybersecurity.

Did you get a package you didn’t order? – Take care not to fall victim to brushing scams

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August 5, 2025 The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors to beware of brushing scams, which can lead to identity theft, compromised accounts and increased spam. Brushing involves sending merchandise to people who did not order it. Third-party sellers send these packages, typically containing low-value items such as household goods or gadgets, to raise … Read more

Don’t pair personal devices with USPS phones, tablets and laptops

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Smart devices include watches, televisions, appliances, home security cameras and personal tablets and phones. They are part of the Internet of Things, also known as IoT.