Anyone who knows me personally, knows that if you bring up the topic of computer hacking, I always say the same thing: If those people could only use their time for good instead of evil, our world would be a much better place.
The article below shares that there has been a 26% increase in the volume, severity, and/or scope of cyber-attacks since mid-March. It sounds like we are being kicked while we are down.
With the growing number of people working from home, IT leaders are concerned. They are also concerned about COVID-19 related cyber-attacks. Read the article below to learn more.
Are you concerned about your organization? What have you done to protect your organization during this stressful time? Do you have any tips for people working from home? Do you have any tips for IT leaders? Anything others can share would be helpful.
It is not just corporate security, private security is getting bad too. It seems like the scammers are getting smarter and more bold given the huge jump in online activity. Pro Tip: Read each email carefully!
I know a number of companies and industries offer cyber security training, and I think it is becoming more and more necessary. I get a large number of spam emails and even texts claiming to be Netflix, Apple, iTunes, Stimulus Checks, and even still the IRS! I agree with IndyPat, read each email carefully and take note of the email address or phone number the message is sent from. More often than not, many of these real looking emails will come from email addresses that are just gibberish.