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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
DMV warns of 'phishing' scams
The state Department of Motor Vehicles is warning customers to be wary of the latest phishing scam, where "bad actors" seek to gain access to personal information by pretending to be from the DMV. According to a DMV news release, this is the latest in a series of such text message phishing schemes that DMV has warned New Yorkers to avoid. Previous scams have claimed that E-ZPass accounts were about to be suspended. Phishing texts are fraudulent messages designed to obtain data or sensitive personal information to be used to commit identity theft or trick the recipient into installing malicious software onto a computer or mobile device. 'These scammers flood phones with these texts, hoping to trick unsuspecting New Yorkers into handing over their personal information,' said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. 'DMV will not send you texts asking for your personal information.' DMV provides information on these phishing attacks at The state Department of Information Technology Services provides advice on avoiding these phishing attacks: • Be cautious about all communications you receive, including those that claim to be from "trusted entities." Be careful when clicking any links contained within those messages. If in doubt, do not click. • Do not send personal information via email. Legitimate businesses will not ask users to send sensitive personal information through email. • Keep an eye out for telltale signs: poor spelling or grammar, the use of threats, or the URL does not match that of the legitimate site. • Be wary of how much information you post online. The less information you post, the less data you make available to a cybercriminal for use in developing a potential attack or scam. Examples of phishing messages can be found at
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
City of El Paso appoints new chief information officer
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — The City of El Paso has a new chief information officer. The City announced the appointment of Carolyn Patrick as the new chief information officer in a news release on Tuesday, May 20. 'A native El Pasoan and dedicated public servant, Carolyn brings more than 25 years of experience in information technology, having served in both federal and local government sectors,' the City said. She officially assumed her new role this week, the City said. As CIO, Carolyn will coordinate the City's 'broad and complex information technology operations' and serve as the principal expert adviser on strategic technological initiatives, infrastructure modernization, digital services, and innovation, the City said. Patrick has worked for the City since 2012 and has served in several key leadership roles, including IT operations program manager, project management office manager, assistant director of IT, and most recently, deputy chief information officer. 'Carolyn's deep technical expertise, commitment to service, and strong leadership make her an exceptional choice to lead our Information Technology team,' City Manager Dionne Mack said. 'Her strategic vision will help the City advance digital transformation and continue delivering reliable, secure, and innovative services to our community.' Patrick has a bachelor's degree in computer information systems and a master's degree in computer information resources. For more information about the City of El Paso's Department of Information Technology Services, visit Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
