The pandemic has given a massive boost to the digital industry. Businesses of all kinds are struggling to create an online presence, and many have delegated tasks to their employees online. Work from home is a widespread phenomenon now as it comes with its own set of advantages. For example, it saves travel costs, you don't need an office to work in, and employees can work when they're unwell at home or even outside working hours.
However, with this increased opportunity have come increased security threats.
What is Malware?
Malware is a type of software that is meant to harm your existing setup—whether hardware or software. Viruses, spyware, ransomware are all examples of malware. The purpose of malware is to assist a hacker in conducting a cyberattack.
According to statistics, several cyber attacks were carried out last year, which calls for cyber solid security nets.
How is Your Computer Vulnerable?
Working from home means working on smaller, private systems that may be more vulnerable to attack. Here are four ways in which your computer is at risk of malware.
Issues With Home Computers
Computers at home are less impersonal and less dedicated to work as compared to those in the office. These computers can easily be accessed by other people at home who may access various malware-prone websites.
Lack Of Security
Generally, computers at home have weaker passwords and fewer checks, making them more vulnerable to exploitation by hackers.
Lack of Inspection
Computers at work are dedicated to a particular cause, and some workplaces may even regularly survey their network system for any faults or troubleshooting. This is not possible to do with employees' computers, making it less likely to find and resolve privacy issues in time.
Unsecured Wifi Access
Wifi networks and VPN security at home are generally unchecked; this can become a way for hackers to invade a setup and disrupt it.
What Can You Do About It?
Secure Home Wifi
Start by securing your network with a strong password. Then ensure that you have enabled network encryption and are running the latest version of your device.
Use Antivirus and Security Software At Home
A comprehensive antivirus and security software can be an excellent investment for any business. Cyber attacks can cause losses of billions of dollars, and this investment is prevention for any such attack.
Dedicate Devices For Work
Dedicated devices are excellent for maintaining the privacy and can be a worthy investment in the long run.
Hire Professional Security Options
Finally, you can hire professionals to devise a security plan for yourself and your business. At Lean Solutions, we help you do exactly that. Reach out to us and avail of our security testing service. We also provide infrastructure vulnerability scanning service, managed Internal vulnerability scanning, manual application penetration testing services for our clients.