Remote working has increased dramatically due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, bringing new challenges related to cyber security. 80 percent of large companies in Finland agreed in a 2020 survey that the decentralized working model increased information and cyber security risks. Meanwhile, only seven percent of the companies disagreed.
Online safety during COVID-19
While the world has been focused on the health and economic threats caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, cyber criminals have clearly attempted to take advantage of the crisis since the start of 2020. Both the likelihood and impact of cyber attacks is on the rise, as criminals are increasingly targeting major corporations, governments, and critical infrastructure. Online threats to businesses can take various forms, such as data breaches, phishing, malware and malicious spam emails that are used to mislead employees and customers. For instance, the risk of cyber fraud has significantly increased worldwide based on the 2020 data. It is also estimated that cyber crime will remain a major risk in the future, as both individuals and organizations become more technology dependent.
Preparedness for cyber security risks in Finnish companies
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