Coronavirus | Spurt in cyberattacks on personal computers since ‘work from home’ protocol began, says CERT-In
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus | Spurt in cyberattacks on personal computers since ‘work from home’ protocol began, says CERT-In

The Hindu  

There has been an increase in the number of cyberattacks on personal computer networks and routers since professionals were asked to work from home in the wake of coronavirus outbreak in the country, the national cyber security agency said on Friday. India coronavirus lockdown, day 3 live updates | State Helpline numbers “Cyber criminals are exploiting the COVID-19 outbreak as an opportunity to send phishing emails claiming to have important updates or encouraging donations, impersonating trustworthy organisations,” the CERT-In said in its latest advisory to internet users. News Analysis | COVID-19 an opportunity for India’s health diplomacy “There is an increase in the number of cyberattacks on computers, routers and unprotected home networks used by employees who have switched to remote working due to the spread of COVID-19,” it said. “Also, ‘remember password’ functions should always be turned off when employees are logging into company information systems and applications from their personal devices,” it said.

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