The switch to home office brings changes to previous work processes. Criminals repeatedly try to exploit such exceptional situations.

Work safely in the home office! – The most important thing at the beginning:

In order to avoid damage caused by attacks or malware, there are a few points to keep in mind. Above all, there is clear communication, but also guidelines for working from home.

Recommendations for working safely from home

Numerous companies have switched to working from home in response to the coronavirus or due to government regulations.
Of course, this brings changes to existing work processes. Since criminals repeatedly try to exploit such exceptional situations to their advantage, there are some recommendations for companies and their employees on how to avoid damage caused by attacks.

The clearer the guidelines for home office activities are, the easier it is to handle this potentially unusual situation.

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What dangers are there?

The changes in everyday working life and the unfamiliar, new processes can lead to employees more quickly clicking on malware in email attachments. For example, there are scam emails circulating that claim that attachments contain software that is necessary for working from home.

Distrust of questionable emails

If you receive a message by email that contains attachments or links, you should be suspicious. It is best to find out in a second way whether the message actually comes from the employer and whether you can open the attachments without worry. If emails with attachments land in your inbox without prior notice, you should be doubly skeptical.

You can usually recognize fake emails because the sending addresses do not correspond to the usual addresses. There are often spelling or grammatical errors. Signatures are also missing or are simply incorrect.

Alternative communication

It is a good idea not to just communicate with employees and colleagues via email. You should also use video chats, phone calls or tools like Skype. Not only is the social aspect important here, but also a lively exchange between people is ensured.

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Separation of work and private devices

It is ideal to separate work and private devices. In most cases, you can assume that the devices provided by the employer have the latest software version. This means you are more protected against malware and fraud attacks from the outset.

When connecting to company networks via VPN, you should note that all online activities then run over the company network. This could potentially be traceable.

Source: Watchlist Internet
Article image: Shutterstock / By fizkes


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