Are your workers doing their Christmas shopping at work?
Nearly half of users of social media admit to falling victim to retail fraud. How can you ensure that your company is safeguarded if some of your
team members are making a little last-minute Christmas shopping from the office?
According to recent study, a staggering 47% of consumers have clicked on links in the hope of finding a fantastic offer but instead have sent
financial and personal information to cybercriminals.
This might imply that they are not only putting their own data and money at danger, but also exposing your device and perhaps your network.
Online frauds don't merely target consumers who are making purchases. 36% of individuals were duped into providing personal information via
phishing links. Phishing is when you get an email that appears to be from a person or company you trust but is actually from someone else.
The same amount of people has fallen victim to gift card scams, in which fraudsters win their victims' confidence and convince them to purchase
gift cards or online coupons.
The consequences for a firm might be disastrous if an employee uses a work device to click a malicious link or download a harmful file. The
dangers extend beyond data loss and reputation damage. The expense of being idle while you restart your firm is sufficient to force many
individuals out of business permanently.
How Can Your Company Defend Itself from This Sort of Scam?
You should continue to concentrate on training your staff in addition to having the appropriate cyber security solutions in place, such as firewalls,
antivirus software, and robust password management. Because a group that can see a threat when they see one is your finest line of defense.
Assure them that they are knowledgeable of the most recent frauds and the warning indicators to watch out for. Encourage everyone to double-check
links and websites for legitimacy and to be wary of deals that seem too good to be true.
ACM Is Here to Help
ACM are dedicated to provide you the information you need to recognize and avoid scam. We can provide training to ensure your employee
understand and confident to spot and avoid scam. Contact us via either our hotline at 6295 5962
or email us at info@achievement.com.sg today!
