Security Challenges For Working From Home
Previously, enterprises faced a unique problem when dealing with remote workers. Some workers would work from public Wi-Fi connections, such as at hotels and cafes. These proved a significant challenge to business cyber-security; hackers can easily take advantage of the weak security of public Wi-Fi to intercept information.
The coronavirus outbreak is leading numerous organizations on a scramble to develop plans for staff to work remotely. Companies hoping to keep employees safe and stop the spread of the disease — while maintaining regular operations — need to look beyond simply sending staffers home with a laptop.
Our goal is always to keep you safe, secure and productive. It is important to practice good cybersecurity hygiene to prevent exposing your business to a cyberattack. It is as critically important in a home working environment as in the office.
Ransomware criminals have developed a taste for state and local governments across the United States this year, with almost two thirds of ransomware attacks in 2019 directed at government organizations.
Local, county, and state governments, as well as schools, libraries, courts and other entities have all been under heavy fire from cyber-crooks.
Researchers at Barracuda Networks have identified more than 70 ransomware attacks on state and local government in 2019, including 22 communities in the State of Texas alone.
A few quick tips for detecting a phishing email.
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If you are a Yahoo user, you have been hacked. Period...end of story.
How many of you have a “free” email address provided by your internet provider? Usually this means that you have an email address that ends in yahoo.com, sbcglobal.net, cox.net, comcast.net, pldi.net, etc…
That "Free" email account you are using could cost you everything you have.
1. Don’t open emails from people that you don’t know.
2. Don’t open attachments unless you know you are expecting a file from the person who sent the email.
3. Use a spam filter.
4. Use an email scanner.
5. Use a good Anti-Virus program.
6. Don’t accept resumes or other files from people you don’t know via email.
7. Use a paid email account instead of an ad supported email account like most Internet Service Providers give you for free.
8. Use a good password for your email account.
Why & How Does Identity Theft Happen? When people think of identity theft, they picture their wallet getting stolen and someone using their driver’s license and credit cards. However, with the Internet becoming increasingly important in our everyday lives, identify theft has moved online and into our computers and smart phones.
