Caring is not sharing

The Postal Service is reminding employees and contractors not to share passwords for USPS accounts with co-workers.

When an employee or contractor shares a password, they:

• Don’t have any control over how the person uses the shared password or what they will do with the information;

• Can’t control who else might gain access to their password; and

• Potentially expose their account to online criminals.

If there is an extenuating circumstance where a Postal Service password must be shared, consult with a manager first.

Additionally, if someone in authority requests your password, check with your immediate manager prior to sharing the information.

As the holders of USPS information, employees and contractors have a responsibility to protect the data entrusted to them.

If you believe your password has been released or compromised, change it immediately and report the incident to CyberSafe@usps.gov.

The CyberSafe at USPS Blue page has more tips, while the LiteBlue page and USPSCyberSafe.com have general cybersecurity information.