GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – A lot of people are now working from home for the first time. It’s important for those employees to use properly secured networks to avoid allowing outside access to company servers.
Your computer system’s database is only as strong as the weakest link.
“Somebody working from home opens up one of these mysterious emails, all of a sudden they’ve launched a virus onto your corporate servers, and this could be a disaster,” says Susan Bach of the Better Business Bureau, “If you receive a strange voicemail or email that appears to be coming from your boss – take extra precautions to make sure it’s really coming from your boss.”
It’s a good idea to confirm any peculiar messages that appear to be from trusted or known sources. It’s also recommended to use company equipment if possible.
“Security protocols on company technology is typically stronger than what you have on your own personal device,” Bach tells WTAQ News, “If it’s more convenient to use a workaround or something like that, don’t do it. Hackers are looking for those opportunities to hack into your corporate infrastructures. If you have any questions, contact your IT department.”
It’s also recommended to use company portals and communication, rather than alternative or outside forms of contact – simpy because those external sites are much easier for hackers to access.
“Don’t use more convenient instant-messaging apps, because scammers are known to use that kind of technology to impersonate either a trusted contact or a vendor,” Bach says.
Businesses and consumers can find more BBB tips to navigate life during the coronavirus at bbb.org/coronavirus.
