The COVID-19 outbreak has affected almost every area of our pre-pandemic “normal” lives including more telework, a surging demand for toilet paper, and a shrinking workforce, just to name a few. Almost no industry has been spared when it comes to the contagious disease’s impact. In particular, cyberattacks are on the rise in nearly every business, reaching unprecedented numbers since the start of the 2020 virus lockdown.
How We Got Here
When the COVID-19 crisis started, workers suddenly transitioned to a remote environment, and management became more focused on merely surviving day-to-day than spending dollars on IT security. As a result, the doors opened up for cybercriminals to seize new opportunities.
