GovDelivery Email Scam Exposes Vulnerabilities in Government Alerts
Scammers target GovDelivery system, sending fake toll messages to U.S. residents. Learn how to protect yourself from these fraudulent emails.
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GovDelivery Email Scam Exposes Vulnerabilities in Government Alerts
Government agencies use email alert systems like GovDelivery to notify the public about crucial updates, such as unpaid tolls, but what happens when these systems become targets for cybercriminals? Recently, it was discovered that fraudsters exploited the GovDelivery platform, which is widely used by U. S. federal and state governments, to send scam emails. These emails, disguised as legitimate communications from government agencies, have raised alarms among cybersecurity experts and residents alike. Image Credits:MirageC / Getty Images The state of Indiana was one of the first to report this issue, with officials confirming that fraudulent messages were sent to residents claiming they owed money for unpaid tolls. These emails contained malicious links that could potentially redirect users to harmful websites. The Indiana Office of Technology promptly responded, investigating the breach, and assured the public that the compromised account used by the contractor to send th…
