The rise of home working: why cyber security is vital during the COVID-19 crisis

Our escalating fears about the Covid-19 pandemic have become a business opportunity for cybercriminals, who are cashing in on new opportunities presented to them during these uncertain times.

The rapid spread of the virus around the world has created a perfect storm for these unscrupulous members of society: fear, uncertainty, vulnerability, large-scale remote working and increased online activity. Cybercriminals are exploiting these conditions by infecting our devices and compromising our businesses. This has precipitated an increase in the