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Association teleworkers fend off surge in hackers, scams during pandemic

Training staff in cybersecurity protocols helps avert costly attacks Scammers targeted the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute soon after its staff began working from home because of the coronavirus pandemic. A human resources employee received an email that appeared to be from the group's chief financial officer. The email asked for a change in the CFO's direct deposit information so his paycheck would be sent to a new back account. "They thought (the email) was legitimate because it looked as though it came from him," said Francis Dietz, vice president of public affairs. Unlike many scam email addresses that are off by a couple of letters, this email… Read More