The COVID-19 pandemic forced many Campbell businesses to adopt a remote work setup to curb the spread of the virus. But as more businesses slowly reopen to boost the economy, some companies are considering making the remote work option permanent.

Beneficial for both employees and employers
While remote work has many benefits for businesses, such as cost savings and reduced absenteeism, it also has perks for employees.

The rapid spread of the coronavirus has forced many companies in the United States to adopt a remote work setup to slow down the infection rate. As of this writing, there are almost 2,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Santa Clara alone, and this is expected to rise in the near future.

Some businesses believe that installing antivirus software and utilizing their firewall are enough to prevent cyberattacks. But these are no longer sufficient, given the rise of more dangerous threats to business data.

Statistics show that while 43% of cyberattacks in the United States are directed at small businesses, only 14% of these companies are properly equipped to defend themselves.

Phishing attacks are becoming more dangerous these days. Before, scammers only targeted email accounts and scams were much easier to spot. Phishing attacks today also involve cybercriminals sending text messages and making phone calls to steal your confidential information.

Remote work policies have become a necessity not just because of the current coronavirus crisis, but also for the ways they improve a company’s bottom line and efficiency. Yet despite remote work’s benefits, it leaves you and your company exposed to online scams and other cybersecurity threats. To defend your company and your remote workers, […]

Hackers may have found another way of tracking you via seemingly harmless autocomplete passwords. Here’s what you need to know. Why auto-fill passwords are so dangerous Certain web browsers have integrated features that enable usernames and passwords to be automatically entered into a web form. There are also password manager applications that have made it […]

Hackers are known by the general public as cybercriminals, especially with so much news about nude celebrity photos beings released to the cloud, millions of customer information being stolen across many industries, and government agencies paying the ransoms hackers demand so that the former can regain access and control of their systems. However, did you […]

Email is an essential communication medium for individuals and businesses. But spam, or junk mail sent for advertising or nefarious purposes, has made it less reliable and a security risk. According to the latest statistics, spam accounts for 55% of email traffic, which is clearly alarming, as spam can be a barrier to productivity.

eCommerce is changing the business landscape. In the retail industry, specifically, it's making a significant impact on how people shop. Before, people had to have a physical store to sell things. But now, online shopping has become the new trend, and accounted for almost 10% of 2019 total retail sales in the United States.

Cybersecurity is a threat to businesses across industries. Sometimes, organizations invest in security software without realizing the risks that come with it. Here are compelling reasons why identifying threats before buying cybersecurity products is paramount. Uncover threats and vulnerabilities Every business should run a risk assessment to evaluate its current cybersecurity infrastructure. Doing so is […]