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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 1709306 |
| Date de publication | 2020-05-14 12:00:00 (vue: 2020-05-14 13:01:41) |
| Titre | The importance and security concerns of staying connected during the COVID-19 pandemic |
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The COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe has effectively put a stop to the bulk of face-to-face interactions. With social distancing and shelter in place orders in effect, people are stuck at home and relying on the Internet as not only a tool for communication and entertainment but as their only way to earn money during this hectic and uncertain time. With this new and unexpected reliance on connectivity, both companies and consumers should take extra precautions in ensuring that their data is protected. Cybercriminals are using this chaotic situation to try to obtain sensitive materials.
Online Access Is More Important Than Ever
The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions unemployed or working exclusively from home without warning or time for preparation. Fortunately, many Internet providers are offering low-cost options and waiving late payment fees to ease the financial burden on those who are stuck at home without gainful employment. Regardless of whether people are working from home or not, they still rely on the Internet for socialization and entertainment since both of those “in-person” options have been taken away unceremoniously.
As more and more people find themselves using their Internet connections for work and leisure during their time indoors, solid and reliable service has become vital for many. Outages could have potentially disastrous results, not only for individuals but for entire companies and their workforce. Everyone has now been moved exclusively online. This situation has put tremendous pressure on the Internet infrastructure throughout the world and has heightened the need for cybersecurity measures across the board.
Whether working from home or simply using the Internet for entertainment purposes, the increased number of people who are online means that there are more opportunities to fall prey to cyber-attacks. It is important for those who find themselves spending significantly more time online to exercise increased caution in the coming weeks and months to protect themselves and their workplaces from criminals who seek to do serious harm.
How Cybercriminals Are Taking Advantage
Working from home, while being a great opportunity for many to continue making money, has also introduced many workers to online work-related software for the first time. This inherently increases the risk of cyber-attacks and phishing schemes due to increased online traffic from people who may not be well-versed in cybersecurity practices.
Phishing schemes can prey on anyone who uses the internet. They work by getting users to click on malicious links or documents. The risk of this has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the sheer number of e-mails being sent to and from employers and employees, providing the opportunity for cybercriminals to prey on those who aren’t used to practicing basic cybersecurity as part of their daily work.
With so many workers turning to their smart devices to work, mobile application security is paramount to the cybersecurity of both personal files and sensitive data that they might have access to through work. While many people ar |
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