Cyber attacks were a serious risk even before the COVID-19
pandemic. As many organizations have instituted work-from-home
procedures, the risk is elevated. The increase of non-standard
communications, the use of new and untested remote working
arrangements and a heightened level of stress and anxiety all
create new vulnerabilities for threat actors to take advantage of.
Incorrectly addressed emails, theft of company devices and a
massive increase in remote connections all increase the risk of a
successful cyber attack. Ransomware attacks remain pervasive and
may be particularly difficult to address during the COVID-19
crisis. A successful ransomware attack could cripple an
organization's operations, taking out key digital communication
and collaboration tools at a time when workarounds and response
efforts may be frustrated by social distancing requirements. To
further increase the stakes, incidents and cyber-attacks connected
to remote working could be reportable under
