Here are some tips for staying safe, both for individuals in their personal lives and for businesses with remote workers.

What to do:

  • Find information about COVID-19 at the official sites of the World Health Organization (WHO) or the U.S. Center for Disease Control (CDC).
  • Ensure you have antivirus protection on all your devices, and that it’s up to date.
  • Exercise caution when providing personal information. Be very suspicious of requests for personal information that occur via email, phone, text message, or social media message.

What NOT to do:

  • Do not open emails regarding COVID-19 from unknown senders. These could be phishing scams.
  • Do not click on links in emails regarding COVID-19. Email links can be used to spread computer viruses and other malware.
  • Do not download or open email attachments from unknown senders. These could contain viruses and other malware.
  • Do not click on links in social media messages, even if they are from someone you know. Your contacts’ accounts may have compromised.
  • Do not click on ads or social media posts regarding COVID-19. They may be fake and contain malicious content.