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,…
The Postal Bulletinâs latest edition has an overview of a new CyberSafe at USPS site that aims to help employees and customers protect themselves online. The site, uspscybersafe.com, lists cybersecurity best practices and describes how the Postal Service safeguards personal and financial information. Other features include multimedia content on how to protect information online, advice…
Cybercriminals are turning to a new form of malware in large numbers. Ransomware, like the name suggests, is a new form of âcyber extortionâ wherein the data on an infected computer or network is encrypted and inaccessible to the user unless a ransom is paid to the hacker. Any and all data, files, folders, or…
Background The U.S. Postal Service has over 270 mail processing centers across the nation with more than 6,600 pieces of mail processing equipment that capture mailpiece images. The mail processing equipment maintains these images for between 4 seconds and 120 days depending on the type of processing equipment. These images enable the tracking of mailpieces…
Web News Article #: 196-2015 10/16/2015 – The APWU is discouraging union members from participating in a voluntary program established by the Postal Service that creates an online database of their health records, APWU President Mark Dimondstein has announced. âLast yearâs cyber attack on the Postal Service demonstrates the danger in posting sensitive personal information…
We now live in a world that is more connected than ever before. The Internet is a part of almost all elements of our daily lives. However, with this increased convenience and connectedness comes a responsibility to stay safe online. Our growing dependence on online communications is also a public concern. The challenges of cyber…
PMG Megan Brennan has appointed Jim Cochrane as Acting Chief Marketing and Sales Officer (CMSO) and Randy Miskanic as Acting Chief Information Officer (CIO). Cochrane, who currently serves as CIO, has more than 40 years of Postal Service experience, including 10 years in Marketing. As Acting CMSO, heâll be responsible for all domestic and international…
