The shift to remote work in response to the COVID-19 pandemic poses cybersecurity and information technology risks to companies, particularly due to an expanded work-from-home environment. In the midst of this environment, cybercriminals enjoy a target-rich world.
There has also been an explosion of cybercriminal activity taking advantage of the unique uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent FBI alert highlights the large volume of complaints related to COVID-19 scams, and media reports and government guidance point to the proliferation of phishing and similar exploits. At the same time, non-COVID-19 threats persist.
In two recent advisories, Alston & Bird attorneys discuss several practical tips relating to this shift to remote work, as well as a few major categories of threats and steps companies can take in response.