“Many people connect from less controlled locations, such as second homes, hotels, or airports, using public or unsecured Wi-Fi networks, which are much more prone to attacks such as network spoofing or data interception,” says Guillermo Fernández, sales engineer for Southern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies. “Furthermore, those who are not used to working remotely on a regular basis may not be aware or have adequate knowledge of good digital practices. Added to this is the fact that, in many cases, to avoid taking their corporate laptop with them, some employees resort to personal devices with fewer security measures — outdated systems, without antivirus or encryption, for example — which further increases their exposure to risk.”
Guillermo Fernandez, Sales Engineer for Southern Europe at WatchGuard Technologies.
WatchGuard Technologies.
Another important point is that, during the summer, attackers know that many IT and cybersecurity teams are operating with more limited resources or with staff on vacation. “They take advantage of this to launch phishing campaigns and other targeted attacks, aware that attention and vigilance often decrease,” Fernández continues.
Finally, we must not forget the physical risk, as the mobility of devices also increases the likelihood of theft or loss, with the consequent danger of sensitive information falling into the wrong hands.
