07/05/2020
With the novel Coronavirus pandemic, many people are working from home and often with fewer security defenses on their home network that they would have in the office. For example, many people are using a wireless network that is not protected or network without any firewall at home. Some employees are also using home computers for company business that do not have the latest antivirus or the most recent security updates (for both the operating system and software applications).
With people under a lot of stress and distraction in the current pandemic, computer security or protecting the company data is the last thing on their mind. As a result, it creates conditions ripe for cyberattacks of all sorts. The pressing threat has created an environment for scammers, hackers, and spammers. Major IT news outlets are reporting an uptick in ransomware attacks that are disrupting businesses all over the world.
eSudo would like to share ways and information to help protect you and your company from cyberattack:
1. Computer Updates - Keep your computer's software updated with the latest security. For example, run Windows Updates, MacOS updates and install the most current software version of your company VPN client and the latest updated Chrome web browser.
2. Anti-Virus - Have anti-virus and anti-malware installed and running on your computer with recommended daily updates and scans.
3. Unfamiliar Emails - Do not click on email links or open attachments from anyone you do not know.
4. Multi-Factor Authentication - Use multi-factor authentication or two-step verification for your email or online accounts. This security feature verifies “is it you” trying to access my account? For example, set up two-step authentication for your Office 365 or Google Apps when you logon to access email or on-line storage such as OneDrive or G-drive. Two-step authentication is what your online banking systems use – you must enter a username, password, and one-time code or text message code to complete the logon process.
https://www.esudo.com/2020/03/are-you-a-sitting-duck-working-from-home-during-covid-19/
