remote working
Lack of technology skills creates a dent in remote workers’ productivity
The lack of technology skills is contributing to a dent in productivity as workers struggle to adapt to working from home over prolonged periods. Questionmark is calling on …
DDoS traffic capitalizes on remote working connectivity reliance to disrupt service provider targets
In the first quarter of 2020, DDoS attacks rose more than 278% compared to Q1 2019 and more than 542% compared to the last quarter, according to Nexusguard. Working from home …
Surge in unique clients reporting brute-force attack attempts
There’s a significant uptick in the number of unique clients who have reported brute-force attack attempts, ESET reveals. Trend of RDP attack attempts against unique …
Realizing cybersecurity risks does not mean sticking to the rules
72% of remote workers say they are more conscious of their organization’s cybersecurity policies since lockdown began, but many are breaking the rules anyway due to limited …
Data security matters more than ever in the new normal
Even before lockdowns, there was a steady migration toward more flexible workforce arrangements. Given the new normal of so many more people working from home—on top of a pile …
Remote employees encounter 59 risky URLs per week
Working remotely from home has become a reality for millions of people around the world, putting pressure on IT and security teams to ensure that remote employees not only …
With remote working on the rise, infosec strategies need to evolve
The recent pandemic created a new normal that redefines the way business operates by eliminating security and physical work borders. An Avertium study found that having …
Consumer security concerns at an all-time high, but priorities have shifted
31% of Americans are concerned about their data security while working from home during the global health crisis, according to a Unisys Security survey. Consumer security …
5 cybersecurity considerations for getting back to work securely
As governments begin lifting emergency orders, company leaders are considering policies, technology and processes that will protect their workforces. Many of these factors …
Employees are worried about cyber threats in their home office environments
IBM Security released findings from a study focused on the behaviors and security risks of those new to working from home (WFH) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cyber threats in …
How the pandemic affected DDoS attack patterns, global internet traffic
There has been a shift in internet traffic patterns coinciding with an increase in DDoS and other types of network attacks in recent months as organizations across industries …
The smaller the business, the smaller the focus on cybersecurity
With 89% of small businesses moving to a remote workforce, there remains a significant gap between the perceived importance of cybersecurity protections for businesses with …