CYBERSECURITY ALERT: PHISHING THREAT MASQUERADING AS HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENTS

Posted on Dec 30, 2025 in Latest Department News, Newsroom

STATE OF HAWAIʻI

KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI

JOSH GREEN, M.D.

GOVERNOR

KE KIAʻĀINA

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND GENERAL SERVICES

KA ʻOIHANA LOIHELU A LAWELAWE LAULĀ

KEITH A. REGAN

COMPTROLLER

KA LUNA HOʻOMALU HANA LAULĀ

MEOH-LENG SILLIMAN

DEPUTY COMPTROLLER

KA HOPE LUNA HOʻOMALU HANA LAULĀ

OFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

KEʻENA HOʻOLANA ʻENEHANA

CHRISTINE M. SAKUDA

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

LUNA ʻENEHANA

CYBERSECURITY ALERT: PHISHING THREAT MASQUERADING AS HAWAIʻI DEPARTMENTS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dec. 30, 2025

HONOLULU — The State of Hawaiʻi is warning the public of a potential phishing campaign using the domain codify.inc to impersonate official government websites.

What to Watch For:

Cybercriminals are creating deceptive web addresses (subdomains) to trick users into providing sensitive personal information or login credentials. Examples include:

dlir.hi.usa.codify[.]inc (Impersonating the Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations)
Here are similar links targeting other state agencies:

These sites may appear legitimate and often use “AI-native services” as a lure to encourage users to enter their data.

How to Protect Yourself:

Check the URL: Official State of Hawaii websites will always end in .gov. If the address ends in .inc, .co, or any other extension, it is not an official government portal.
Verify the Source: Do not click on links provided in unsolicited emails or text messages. Type official addresses directly into your browser.
Report Suspicious Activity: If you encounter a site you believe is fraudulent, please report it to the [email protected]

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