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September 11, 2024

Password Resets are Targets for Fraudsters

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Resetting someone’s password to a network or an application is a high-risk responsibility, not simply a routine administrative task.

If you are tasked with resetting a password, current security standards require you to verify the identity of the requester.

ACTION STEPS: 

See our CTR Cyber page for more cybersecurity internal controls and our Cybersecurity Tips at Work page with tips specifically for you and your family. Contact [email protected] with any incidents or suspected incidents of fraud or cyber threats or if you need support from our Statewide Risk Management Team.