Two in five at risk of cyber attacks whilst working from home

A new study has revealed that home working leaves UK businesses vulnerable to fraud and cyber attacks, with two in five Brits having had no training on coronavirus-related scams or video-call security whilst remote working.

Fasthosts points to data which shows that 54 per cent of the UK workforce is currently working without a VPN - a simple browser encryption which keeps personal and company information out of the public domain when on a shared Wi-Fi – like those found in cafes, libraries and shared households.

Manchester was rated as the biggest culprit for sharing confidential data among those residents working from home, whilst nationwide a quarter of workers admitted to allowing others to see confidential documents and data when working from home.

Michelle Stark, Sales and Marketing Director at Fasthosts, said: “It’s sad to see the risks of cybercrime so prevalent whilst many Britons are working from home. Keeping you and the business safe online is critical to keep confidential data secure. We urge all consumers to read our top tips, be more mindful and seek the correct training whilst working from home.”