Working remote due to the coronavirus? These 7 tips will help keep your connections secure
Fast facts: The novel coronavirus is changing how Americans work. Some employers advise, “Stay home.” Working from home could increase cybersecurity risks. Tech protection can help. Tools like VPNs can help protect data and online connections, but workers may need to adapt in other ways. Scam alert: Coronavirus-related phishing emails aim to trick staffers with fake company policies. The novel coronavirus is changing the daily habits of millions of people globally, including where they work. Many employers are telling their employees — or offering them the option — to work from home. Companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft have announced they are allowing staff to work remote to help protect against the coronavirus, or COVID-19, the name of the respiratory disease it causes. The idea: Protect health and help control the spread of the disease. If you decide to work remote, it’s a good idea to keep cybersecurity in mind. That means protecting your devices and d...