Ramped-up vaccine rollouts present new security risks

Municipalities and community groups have set up outreach events in nontraditional settings to vaccinate more people against COVID-19. However, security experts warn that this approach may carry its own risks, including phishing attacks and the potential for identity theft. Some experts recommend taking precautions such as not connecting vaccine administration devices to a network and using encrypted devices for data storage. The involvement of IT security experts and the use of remote tools are also encouraged.