With COVID we’re all now online to varying degrees. We have jumped (or been pushed) into trying new and unfamiliar things, many of which are now fairly routine parts of our lives. It’s a time when many of us feel safer and more comfortable with the technology. We’re happy clicking on whatever is put in front of us.
This time is a bonanza for people looking to make a quick dishonest buck.
Our organisations can protect us from many of the threats but there are also many ways we can let dodgy operators into our stuff. It’s probably a good time to revisit our security practices.
This article from Future Learn, Common cyber security threats and how to deal with them is a good place to start.