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Gateway Telnet Is Open and Ready to Assist You in Transitioning to Remote Users

Whether we program the system that we currently assist you with or set you up with Temporary Remote users, let us know how we can help. Call our main Service line at (818) 775-1234 or email service@gatewaytelnet.com.

For Remote Users, your network will be more at risk. Here are some tips that will help protect you. For our assistance with anything IT, contact us as we have an entire IT department ready to assist your immediate needs.

COVID-19 & Stimulus Package Phishing Attacks and Disinformation

Phishing attacks linked to the Coronavirus are on the rise. Cybercriminals are using this opportunity to gain access to company and personal information. Virus related Phishing Emails dripping with malware are a significant problem. Expect it to get worse here. Fear or a desire to learn about a “brand new prevention” or a “source of masks” or “toilet paper” or “get your stimulus check now” are emotions hackers prey upon. Don't let emotions get in your way. Please don't risk taking your company down with a Ransomware attack at this time. Be extra careful!

Disinformation is being used to incite confusion and spread malware. The U.S. Health and Human Services Department was hacked Sunday and fake texts were sent out falsely proclaiming a national quarantine. Expect more of the same.

Tips to protect your business and your employees…

• Think before you click
• Examine the link
• Don't open attachments
• Guard your financial statements

Consider viewing Coronavirus information EXCLUSIVELY from reputable web sites. Go to Google and search for them by typing in the name of the organization.

Try to avoid using a link you are sent as some of these may be phishing or breach attempts. This includes emails sent to you by trusted sources including friends and family.

The US Government Will NOT Contact You via Phone or Email

Excerpt from the FTC.gov website:

As the Coronavirus takes a growing toll on people's pocketbooks, there are reports that the government will soon be sending money by check or direct deposit to each of us. The details are still being worked out, but there are a few really important things to know, no matter what this looks like.

1. The government will not ask you to pay anything up front to get this money. No fees. No charges. No nothing.
2. The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.
3. These reports of checks aren't yet a reality. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer.

Here Are Some Sites We Recommend Monitoring

• Centers for Disease Control
• CDC's prevention steps: find this on the CDC web site
• California Department of Public Health
• Your County or City Department of Public Health
• Federal Trade Commission
• Internal Revenue Service
• We encourage you to share this information with your staff

Good luck in dealing with this crisis. Stay healthy and let us know if we can assist you in any way.

Jerry Hilecher
Gateway TelNet / President