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Reliance Desktop is closely monitoring the impact of COVID-19 on our customers. We have seen a drastic increase in the number of malicious phishing attacks linked to COVID-19. As many businesses take to working remotely, their employees are relying more than ever on the Internet. Scammers are preying on public fears surrounding COVID-19, as well as exploiting loopholes in security as many employees transition to working remotely on personal devices. Do you know how to protect yourself and your employees?
We've provided essential tips for protecting yourself from COVID-19 phishing scams that could have a devastating affect on your business.
While most of us are familiar with all the usual ways to spot a malicious email, there are some key factors that make COVID-19 phishing attacks unique.
First, almost everyone is interested in staying up to date with news regarding the virus. This unanimous interest means the average person is more likely to click on a link promising information about COVID-19 than they are to click on traditional phishing scams that are full of red flags (such as “miracle diet pills”, “fast cash loans now", etc.). Even the most well-trained eyes could easily be deceived and click on a malicious link if it masquerades as legitimate news.
Second, a large majority of the workforce is now accessing critical company data on their personal laptops or tablets, rather than on their office computers. Even if all the proper security measures have been put in place on your office computers, your employees’ personal devices could still be unprotected and vulnerable. This means your company data could be compromised if an employee’s personal device is attacked.
Most come in the form of emails that promise the latest news and statistics, or a revolutionary new cure for the virus. These dangerous emails may appear to come from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), or business HR departments. Other phishing scams may appear to be from financial institutions with promises of protecting your accounts during these uncertain times.
Our team is here to help with the impacts of COVID-19 to your business. We will continue monitoring threats to cybersecurity, and we will make our clients aware of any threats as needed. Additionally, Reliance Desktop is able to help your business comply with quarantine orders with our remote solutions. If you have any specific concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team via our website, email (info@reliancedesktop.com), or phone at (904) 807-8519. We are here for you.
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