Security News > 2021 > December > Employees think they’re safe from cyberthreats on company devices

A research launched by Menlo Security reveals increased cybersecurity risks posed to employees and organizations during the 2021 holiday shopping season.

There are now more threats to corporate devices and networks than ever as hybrid work models blur the boundaries between work and home.

More than half of respondents reported performing non-work-related tasks - such as online shopping - on company devices.

Despite workers' recognition and concern of cyber threats, 60% of people still believe they're secure from cyberthreats if they're using a company device.

"More employees are using company-issued devices for not only work, but also personal tasks like shopping and banking, which is putting entire networks at risk of being breached. To mitigate this risky behavior, organizations must make it a priority to adopt a Zero Trust security approach to prevent cyberattacks before they happen and ensure that they're protected if they do fall victim to bad actors."

Workers depend on laptops, mobile devices, and the web to conduct work no matter where they're located and many of these tasks are being done in the browser.

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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/12/14/employees-cybersecurity-risks/