Donât pair personal devices with USPS phones, tablets and laptops
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.
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Postal Bulletin advises how to keep the “Internet of Things” secure
June 27, 2024 Postal Bulletinâs latest edition, published June 27, offers advice on how to keep internet-connected devices â known as the Internet of Things â secure. What do smart TVs, fitness equipment, and home security systems all have in common? They can all be internet-enabled. This technology, known as the âInternet of Things,â refers…
USPS: Employees must reset their self-service profile (SSP) password
June 15, 2022 The Postal Service recently announced that employees must reset their self-service profile (SSP) password to comply with the organizationâs new security requirements and to avoid disruptions to their access. An SSP password allows employees to access several websites and applications that provide important personal information, including LiteBlue, PostalEASE and ePayroll. To reset…
USPS:Â Passphrases improve online security
Passwords are widely used to control access to online accounts, but they arenât always secure. Using powerful software that runs through millions of word and number combinations, thieves can easily decipher commonly used passwords in seconds. For instance, it only took hackers one second to figure out 123456, a password used by more than 2.5…
Postal Bulletin: Protecting USPS Networks
When plugging a smart mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, or wearable technology) into a computerâs USB port, the two devices can exchange information or malware.1 At the United States Postal ServiceÂź, this could put sensitive information into the wrong hands and potentially affect our business and reputation. To prevent a security breach, follow these important…
Postal Bulletin highlights protecting USPS Networks from personal devices
When plugging a smart mobile device (e.g., phone, tablet, or wearable technology) into a computerâs USB port, the two devices can exchange information or malware. At the U.S. Postal ServiceÂź, 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…
Latest Postal Bulletin highlights Cybersecurity in the USPS Workplace
With cyber attacks on the rise, USPSÂź employees must learn how to protect the Postal Service™ from potential threats. This National Cyber Security Awareness Month, use the following tips to protect USPS networks, systems, and resources: Workstation Safety Lock your workstation or devices when not in use. Do not plug unauthorized devices (e.g., mobile phones,…
Latest edition of Postal Bulletin highlights Cyber Security
Disconnect to Protect! Hackers these days use a variety of techniques to infiltrate networks, systems, and devices to steal your information, or even your identity. Targets include all mobile devices, such as phones, tablets, fitness trackers, or other Wi-Fi and Bluetooth-enabled devices, or devices that use a USB cable. Hackers target mobile devices with malicious…