INDIANAPOLIS – Many Hoosiers who have dealings with state government agencies woke up with a surprise in their inboxes on Tuesday, including those of us here at Kankakee Valley Broadcasting News, as a mass email phishing attempt was made by a currently unknown source.
Secretary of State Diego Morales, along with many state agencies, sent out press releases Tuesday morning warning citizens of phishing attempts currently circulating via email, which have been reported across the state, that appear to come from a sender impersonating a state-affiliated source, such as “txtag” or other entities. Those phishing emails may appear official but are designed to mislead recipients into clicking on malicious links or sharing sensitive information. These messages are not legitimate and
Morales warned Hoosiers:
- Do not click on any links or attachments within these suspicious emails.
- Delete the message immediately.
He said that the State Office of Technology is working to investigate and block further attacks.
“These scams are dangerous, deceptive, and disruptive. I want to remind all Hoosiers to be
cautious before opening emails and clicking on any unsolicited links, especially those that
request personal information or direct you to unfamiliar websites. Your security is our top
priority,” said Diego Morales, Indiana Secretary of State.
Hoosiers who receive suspicious emails should avoid clicking any links or downloading attachments. The Indiana Office of Technology (IOT) is aware of the situation and is monitoring closely.
