NEARLY half of businesses feel more vulnerable to cyber attacks as the number of people working from home increases.
According to NFU Mutual, 47% reported feeling at greater risk of attacks.
However, 45% of businesses also reported not taking any action to protect themselves.
“It’s common for smaller businesses toassume their size makes them less of a target,” said Zoe Knight, commercial propositions manager at NFU Mutual.
“But no business, regardless of size, is safe from cyber attack.”
As more people return to home working, the company has introduced a free cyber helpline in an effort to help protect businesses against online crime.
And the service, which launched in June, will run until the end of the year.
“Throughout this pandemic, cybercriminals have been doing what they do best – exploiting individuals and businesses when they’re most vulnerable,” added Tom Spier from CyberScout, the company coordinating the helpline.
“Home working has altered the cybercrime landscape and through this service, NFU Mutual small business customers will be able to seek advice on adapting their security to meet the needs of the new normal.”
For more, log on to: www.nfumutual.co.uk/news-and-stories/cyber-security-for-remote-workers