The workforce, including oil and gas companies, adjusted to remote working during COVID-19—but it came at a cost. Malwarebytes1 says 20% of companies faced a data breach because of a remote worker during the pandemic. This could have several causes, from home Wi-Fi networks that are not secured with the latest encryption and authentication methods to default router passwords that were never changed and hackers setting up fake wireless access points in airports, coffee shops, and shopping malls to steal valuable information and login credentials. Download A Guide to Understanding 4G/5G Connected Laptops now to learn why equipping employees with a 4G/5G connected laptop reduces threat factors associated with Wi-Fi.
1MalwareBytes: Enduring from home. COVID-19’s impact on business security
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