Hi Community,
While businesses are doing their best to adapt to COVID-19, scammers are looking for opportunities to exploit the current climate. As we previously shared, the global COVID-19 pandemic has sparked a surge of phishing attempts on unsuspecting individuals. One such attack used the logo of the CDC Health Alert Network claiming to provide a list of local active infections, before stealing confidential information from the unprepared victims.
It's important we remain vigilant at this time and our Head of IT Security, @DavidWillett has put together the below quick checklists to ensure you're browsing safely while working and at your leisure.
How to keep safe while working online:
- Ensure the device you are using has security software installed (either work supplied or your own) to protect you from ransomware, malware, and other threats
- Use a VPN (either company-provided or your own) when connecting to your work network to keep your data safe
- Only use WiFi you trust to reduce the risk of being hacked
- Make sure you have a backup solution in place such as a USB or the cloud in case something goes wrong
- Watch out for scams and fake news around COVID-19. Only trust reputable sources
How to keep the family safe online:
- Keep your operating system and applications (software updates) up to date to protect yourself from being hacked
- Make sure all the devices in your home (phones, tablets, PCs) have security software installed to keep you safe from online threats and risks
- Schedule screen time for kids and their device. You can do this by drawing up a timetable or using parental controls features of your security software
- Set ground rules by having a conversation on what they can do online
- Discuss the importance of online safety with your kids. You can read more here: https://www.trendmicro.com/en_au/initiative-education/internet-safety-kids-families.html
Keep an eye out for more security tips and tricks from our team here at PEXA. If you have any questions, please leave them below.