Cybercriminals thrive in a climate of distraction such as the
current global pandemic. They know employees are adjusting to new
technology, companies are still fine-tuning their work-from-home
policies, people may be receiving payments from the government for
the first time and requests for donations come in daily.
This is not a time to panic. It's a time to take stock of
your cybersecurity plan, remind yourself how to
spot potential scams, and share
information with colleagues, friends and family members
who may be more vulnerable to cyberscammers.
Planning is the first line of defence
Your cybersecurity plan is a combination of technical solutions
and everyday best practices. At minimum, your defence strategy
includes:
