Smartworking is a  fertile ground for cyber threats and criminals. As steps to counter the coronavirus outbreak take effect, millions of workers across the globe have been sent home with their laptops many times. Cybercrime is a silent actor that attempts to exploit the vulnerabilities of remote working. Indeed, remote workers can potentially present a number of cybersecurity risks to organizations, and cybercriminals are finding more ways to exploit these weaknesses. With remote work, indeed, attack surfaces are be multiplied. As users we should not never let the guard down. A combination of procedures, tips, precautions, and training could mitigate risks to a great extent.   Read more on our blog below! #infosec #awareness #cybersecurity #cyberthreat #cyber #threats Smartworking: computer setting up When smartworking, the golden rule says that organizations should provide hardware and software to their dependents. In actual fact, indeed, that during the pandemic the world has registered a surge in cyberattacks. If this is not possible and an organization plans or employees to use their own equipment, make sure that everything they use is up to the job. This is what often happens with small or micro enterprises, worried for soaring costs. In any case, bigger enterprises should  always give employees the appropriate and secure working tools. Let’s explore what those that cannot afford IT equipment for their employ First of all, as employer you should check that your employees’ hardware and operating system are enough secure for your type of activity.  Make sure for instance that for installing and running the software your people will use. Also, if the machine they will be using is underpowered, users may struggle to run multiple business applications at once. Do not forget that this is the very last option to undergo, however. Private hardware often lacks necessary hardening and security to protect work and sensitive business data from intrusion and violation.  Finally, you should take similar precautions with your mobile equipment. No ‘shadow’ IT! A considerable share  sensitive enterprise data goes to the cloud in high or medium risk applications, not approved by their employers. This practice refers to the term  ‘shadow IT’, whereby staff start using software for business purposes that IT department has not checked. Failure to outline  the tech equipment they need, along with a whitelist of approved software poses a great risk. For instance, it could pave the way to adoption of apps that are vulnerable to exploits. The pandemic has induced many businesses to perform collaboration, team management and communication software for the first time. Then, IT has the duty to ensure that deployed apps have end-to-end-to-end encryption, multifactor authentication and a good operational reputation. Finally, businesses should provide secure connection. VPNs could secure connections from domestic router. Routers firmware should be updated to the latest version. Switching off WPS could enhance its security, too. Conclusion : concluding remarks and other suggestions. In conclusion, we have briefly outlined some suggestions that business could use to secure their employees when smartworking. We also have additional suggestions. Remember that company security policies still apply even at home. Downloading forbidden and unsecure apps is not option. Do not visit off-limits websites too. Secondly, make sure your passwords are strong. Two-factors identification is a great tool that could secure apps and accounts from unwanted access. Also use a combination of letters, numbers and symbols when setting passwords. And do not forget to change them regularly. Last but not least, be aware of phishing. Have received an email from a delivery company urging to click on a link for something you have not ordered? This is a scam, do let them in your device, then!

One of the biggest dilemmas in cybersecurity is the following: “Can we avoid cybercrime?” After all, online identity theft and fraud, hackers, ransomware cyber-attacks, phishing, and other scams are a threat to all of us. However, there is no Manichean answer to question. As businesses, leaders, individuals, entrepreneurs, and #security experts, we cannot stop cyber threats forever, even if united. Surely, prevention and mitigation may help in tackling cybercrime. As the Telsy family would say, indeed, “security is not the absence of threats, it’s the ability to detect them and take action before it’s too late”. Worldwide, the malicious activity of cybercriminals costs organizations and individual internet users billions every year. You might say that it doesn’t matter to you as you’re not a big cheese in the world. We think this is a big mistake. On the net, individuals save data on their computers that is potentially profitable for scammers. In short, you are their core business. Society should take action, therefore. Keep reading to protect your data and privacy on our blog, then! How to avoid cybercrime   The cyber definition relates to the field of digital technology, and nowadats cybercrime is often associated with cybercrime A definition of cybersecurity is the integrated protection of internet-connected systems – hardware, software, and data from attacks. Unfortunately, plenty of people are reckless when dealing with cybercrime. A great deal of online users, for instance, use the same password per different accounts. This and similar behavior boots cybercrime. Cybercrime, indeed, employs psychological techniques to induce victims to allow them access. This is what security experts call “the human factor”. Indeed, cyber criminals need your “consent” to harm you. Therefore, they urge you to click on that link on that email that Cybercrime: types of threats Then, there are plenty of tips that can protect you from cybercrime. Hold on for a moment, however. First and foremost, you should be aware of this threat by knowing it. Let’s see the kind of threats you may bump into. Webcam cybercrime refers to the ability web cameras to spy on you when using Trojan horse attacks. For instance, screenshot managers do cybercrime when they make a snapshot of your PC when you click a doubtful link or download a file from a suspicious source. Cybercrime occurs when the ad clickers display ads and motivate you to click them, for example, Criminals attract you by offering gadgets and electronic reviews and let end up with malware instead  DDoS disrupt business/e-commerce websites to by directing tons of traffic from numerous sources, and disrupt business operations as a result. There are plenty of other attacks in the modern web world. Other threat include online identity cybercrime. This means that a hacker gets unauthorized access to your personal data. It can happen if you provide somebody with private information when communicating with a scammer via email or by the phone. Scammers can even deliver you a credit card that you’ve never applied for. Conclusion: tips To conclude, we have identified the most common threat. As promised, let’s turn to practical tips, then. We recommend the following: Install a proper antivirus system and update it regularly.Never use the same passwords on several websites. Moreover, use symbols and numbers. Don’t include your name or date of birth. They are easy guess.Use firewalls to prevent unwated traffic.Pay attention to the web camera LED indicators ( this is red on external devices and blue on laptops).Don’t trust stranger offering you IT help or tips, unless they are credible. By doing so, they induce to you let them in and hack you. They can also spy on you remotely.