Cybersecurity and COVID-19

Thieves and scanners are using the COVID-19 emergency to steal from you and scam you!  It is like all big events (e.g., holidays, national emergencies, etc.) that develop hives of new threats you should be aware to keep yourself cyber-secure! Use the contents of this page to assist you in that endeavor!

COVID-19 General Scams & Alerts

• COVID-19 Scams - Phone & Email

Zoom

• Zoom 5 Enhanced Security Features
• Updating Zoom Client
• Prevent Zoombombing
• Telecommuting Securely
• EKU Default Zoom Settings (video)

Safety

• Student Privacy During the COVID-19 Pandemic (EDUCAUSE PDF)
• National CyberSecurity Alliance Tip Sheet: Security Tips for Remote Workers
• A Remote Worker's Guide: Remote Working tools for Employees (ESET)
• Free Course: Staying Secure While Working from Home (MediaPRO)
• How to Safely Clean Your Cell Phone
• Defending Against COVID-19 Cyber Scams (Department of Homeland Security)
• Coronavirus (National Risk Management)
• Beware Scams Exploiting Coronavirus Fears (ESET)
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Scams (FTC)
• 8 Tips on How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams
• Is this a Census Scam?
• Coronavirus Phishing Emails: How to Protect Against COVID-19 Scams (Norton)

Health

• Coronavirus (COVID-19) from CDC
• Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Pandemic (WHO)

Other

• Coronavirus Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments (IRS)