Be wary of scams

In February, Sun Life and the Government of Canada became aware of phishing scams related to the launch of the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP). It reinforces the importance of cyber security and protecting yourself and your practice from falling victim to a phishing scam.

Preventing a phishing scam is easier than dealing with one. Take these steps to protect yourself:

• Use strong and unique passphrases and passwords
• Use a password manager
• Enable multi-factor authentication (MFA)
• Regularly back up your important data

The Government of Canada has many helpful resources:

• Phishing Fact Sheet
• Phishing: Don’t get reeled in
• The 7 red flags of phishing
• Spear Phishing: What it is and how to protect yourself
  
  

Phishing is not the only cyber scam. Keep informed on all aspects of cyber security to ensure both your practice and your patients are protected. The Government has established an online hub for resources called “Get Cyber Safe”, a national campaign aimed at educating Canadians about cyber security. You can also watch our RCDSO Connect event from March 2023 to learn some helpful cyber security and digital recordkeeping tips from RCDSO Director of IT, Auldwin Armstrong.

If you are concerned about the legitimacy of any CDCP communication, contact Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342.