Look out! The bad guys are preying on your fear and are using the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak to conduct social engineering scams.

Below are some examples of the types of scams you should be on the lookout for:

1. Emails that appear to be from…

Compu-SOLVE's doors are closed, however we continue to operate in support of our clients, and like many of them we have transitioned to a primarily remote work force. We also continue to support our clients on-site in emergency situations, following the guidelines outlined by medical professionals to ensure our clients and team are as safe as possible.

We strongly encourage all remote workers to take the necessary steps and time required to be sure that you are operating from your location in a safe and healthy manner. A common mistake is to get up and running as quickly as possible without first implementing a plan. We must consider that during this crisis, "bad actors" are taking advantage while we are at our most vulnerable. Many industry leaders like Cisco and Microsoft are offering free or extended trial licenses to help you.