For business owners who have been working hard all year, the summer holidays are a time to finally switch off and relax. But when it comes to protecting your organisation against cybercrime, one leading managed services provider is urging people not to let down their guard, as instances of phishing, hacking, identity theft, malware, ransomware and cyber extortion could rise in the coming weeks.
To coincide with the end of the school year and the beginning of the great getaway, Workflo Solutions has issued a warning to all UK businesses to be vigilant about a potential increase in instances of cybercrime.
Their experts have highlighted a variety of factors that could contribute to this surge in cyber security breaches, including:
- Employees opening travel-themed phishing emails such as fake booking confirmations or flight itineraries and sharing sensitive data.
- Employees taking their work laptops abroad, connecting to wi-fi in public places such as cafes, airports and hotels, and using networks that may be unencrypted.
- Employees in “holiday mode” falling victim to laptop and mobile phone theft, putting company data at risk.
- Reduced staffing putting extra pressure on employees back in the office, resulting in mistakes and missed opportunities to update software.
Speaking at the start of the holiday season, Workflo Solutions’ managing director Michael Field warns; “The impact of a cyber security breach on a business can be huge in terms of financial, operational and reputational damage. So, it is vital that businesses are proactive about their protection.
“Educating employees about cybersecurity best practices such as using multi-factor authentication, updating software regularly and backing up data is the first step to arming yourself against cybercrime.
“Put in the pre-holiday prep and you can enjoy your hard-earned summer escape, safe in the knowledge your business is protected.”
For more information, Visit: workflo-solutions.co.uk
