With work-from-home becoming the new norm, employees must do everything they can to stay secure when working remotely.

The novel coronavirus has forced companies around the world to make work-from-home mandatory for the foreseeable future. Employees are being asked to practice social distancing by working remotely to keep them safe as well as prevent the spread of the deadly disease.

Today’s technology makes it easier than ever for individuals to do their work from the comfort of their homes. However, as with everything else, working remotely comes with certain downfalls, particularly from a security perspective.

Remote workers can suffer breaches, and ultimately, leave a company’s information at the mercy of cybercriminals. Fret not, though! In this article, we’ll take a look at security precautions that employees can take to protect themselves while remote working.

Common Risks of Remote Working

The following are a few security threats remote workers should know about:

Unprotected Wi-Fi Networks

You shouldn’t work from home without securing your Wi-Fi network properly. Similarly, suppose lockdown restrictions have been eased in your country, and you’re working on public Wi-Fi. In that case, you need to take the necessary safety measures as these hotspots are breeding grounds for hackers looking to steal your data.

Insecure Personal Devices

Employees may have to utilize their devices (smartphones, tablets, laptops, etc.) to conduct daily tasks. These usually aren’t equipped with must-have tools such as a firewall and antivirus software. Therefore, there’s a high risk of malware sneaking its way into such devices.

Phishing Scams

As companies adapt to the drastic changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic, bad actors have resorted to phishing attacks to take advantage of the situation for their benefit.

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