Remote Work Security Concerns

That "Starbucks Guest WiFi" you just connected to? It might not be Starbucks.

75% of IT professionals say remote work has made their companies more susceptible to cyberattacks. Here's why:

When you're working from that corner table at your favorite coffee shop, that hacker in the other corner just set up a fake WiFi network with the same name as the real one. You connect, thinking you're safe, and now they're watching everything you type - passwords, client data, company emails - all in plain text.

This is called a "Pineapple attack" and it's easier to pull off than most people think.

The solution? Always use a VPN. Whether it's your company's VPN or a trusted service, encrypt your traffic before it leaves your device. Your IT team will thank you, and your clients' data stays protected.

Remote work flexibility comes with real security risks. Don't let convenience compromise your business.

What security measures does your company require for remote workers?

From our latest IT Unplugged episode on remote work reality - https://youtu.be/WVXRD56qemM

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