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Apr 11

Blog

Protect Yourself from Online Fraud this Tax Season

Tax season is prime time for cyber crime. As millions of Americans file their taxes online, cyber criminals may look to steal your personal information and cash in on your tax refund. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is warning Americans that they have already seen a 400% surge in tax-related phishing and malware incidents this season.

Apr 8

Blog

Photo of the Week

PHOTO OF THE WEEK: On April 7, 2016, Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Horse Patrol for an operational briefing of capabilities, technologies, and day-to-day work in the Rio Grande Valley. Horses have been an integral part of the U.S. Border Patrol since the 1920s. Deputy Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spent a day in the life of the Rio Grande Valley Sector’s Horse Patrol Unit, seeing firsthand how our talented horse patrol agents keep our border secure.

Apr 6

Blog

Protect Your Data Against Ransomware

At DHS, we’ve recently observed an increase in ransomware attacks across the country. Ransomware is a type of malicious software, or malware, designed to block access to a computer system until a ransom is paid. Ransomware is typically spread through phishing emails or by unknowingly visiting an infected website.

Apr 2

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Johnson about the Secret Service

This past week the United States Secret Service once again demonstrated why it is the finest protection service in the world.

Apr 1

Blog

Photo of the Week

Secretary Johnson Received an Operational Briefing on Passenger and Carryon Screening at LAXSecretary Johnson received an operational briefing on passenger and carryon screening this week while meeting with TSA employees at LAX. Thank you TSA for all of your diligence and hard work that keeps us safe! Official DHS Photo.

Apr 1

Press Release

Statement by Secretary Jeh C. Johnson on Strengthening Travel Security with E-Passports

Effective today we will begin to require the use of more electronic passports, or e-Passports, by all travelers coming to the United States from the 38 countries that participate in our Visa Waiver Program.   

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