Be Alert for Cybersecurity Attacks on Social Media
Cybercrime is becoming an increasingly critical threat on social media platforms. Cyber criminals may hack into your account and steal personal information. They may also reach out to you from fake accounts to get you to open links or messages. The goal is to trick you into giving access or credentials to your device or other accounts.
ACTION STEPS:
- Do not give out your phone number or open links in direct messages to individuals you do not know. If someone you know is sending a message that looks suspicious, make sure to connect with them to see if they are the ones that send the message.
- Protect your social media and other accounts from hacking by using unique strong passwords and always use multi-factor authentication.
Always report any suspicious activity to your security staff immediately. See our CTR Cyber page for more cybersecurity internal controls and contact [email protected] with any incidents or suspected incidents of fraud or cyber threats or if you need support from our Statewide Risk Management Team.