How To Develop Accountability In Remote Workers

Accountability can be a tricky thing when it comes to your remote employees. It's something that even seasoned managers struggle with. If that's the boat you find yourself in, take notes! In this article, we'll outline some simple and effective ways you can foster and develop accountability in your remote teams without having to micromanage. Transparency The first step in building accountability is to use specific, consistent metrics to measure job performance.

Bypass Android Lock Screen on Pixel and Other Devices

David Schütz, a cybersecurity researcher, inadvertently discovered a means to circumvent the lock screen on his fully updated Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 5 devices, allowing anybody with physical access to the smartphone to unlock it. Bypassing the lock screen on Android smartphones is a straightforward five-step method that should only take a few minutes. Google repaired the security flaw in the latest Android version issued last week, although it has been exploitable for approximately six months.

Recent Growth of Fake LinkedIn Accounts

According to a KrebsOnSecurity article, the recent growth of phony LinkedIn accounts is causing an identity crisis for the business networking site and organizations that rely on it to hire and evaluate new workers. The fake LinkedIn profiles, created with content stolen from authentic accounts and AI-generated profile pictures, are giving corporate HR departments and invite-only LinkedIn groups enormous issues. KrebsOnSecurity looked at a large number of fake LinkedIn profiles that claimed to be Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) at companies like Biogen, Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Hewlett-Packard.

Implementing SSO in Your Business

When you're a business owner, you always look for ways to streamline processes and improve efficiency. A single sign-on (SSO) system is a great way to simplify authentication. It allows users to access multiple applications with just one login credential, saving them time and money as well as reducing the number of lost or forgotten passwords. As a result, implementing SSO in your business can make it run more smoothly and efficiently.

SaaS Phishing Attacks Are Increasing

It's getting easier than ever to conduct effective phishing campaigns thanks to the rise in popularity of SaaS platforms. A recently published report released by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 revealed that the use of Software as a Service to conduct phishing attacks has surged by an incredible 1,100 percent between June 2021 and June 2022. Driving this surge is the simple fact that a hacker needs only a limited skill set to build a convincing looking version of a legitimate corporate website using tools commonly available in most SaaS services.

VoIP Features Enhance Customer Experience

There are many reasons why staff may be required to put customers on hold. However, Voice-over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology can be utilized to ensure that callers do not feel abandoned during this time. In addition, VoIP systems offer the option of entertaining customers while they wait in line. Some possibilities are playing engaging music, explaining new promotions or sales, and delivering exciting marketing messages. It is an excellent opportunity for your marketing message to reach a captive audience while the customer is on hold.

The Rise of Encryption in Businesses

As our world becomes increasingly digitized, businesses are finding themselves at a greater risk of cyberattacks. One way companies can protect their data is by encrypting it. Encryption transforms readable data into an unreadable format, making it difficult for unauthorized individuals to access and interpret it. A recent survey conducted by Thales discovered that the utilization of encryption techniques inside enterprises is on the rise. More than 40% of respondents said that their business implemented an encryption strategy company-wide.

Hundreds of U.S. News Outlets Affected by Malware

A cyber-security threat actor known as SocGholish has compromised a JavaScript code used by an unnamed media content provider. The malware is being used to spread the FakeUpdates malware to major media outlets across the United States. More than 250 regional and national newspaper sites are affected by the malicious JavaScript. Some impacted media organizations include the cities of Boston, Chicago, Miami, and Washington, D.C. The malware is disguised as a browser update.

New Microsoft Report Details Latest Cybersecurity Threats

According to Microsoft's latest announcement, businesses should assess security measures to defend against evolving cyber-security threats. Microsoft released its Digital Defense Report (MDDR) for 2022. Microsoft released alarming statistics about the cyber threats that the company has faced in the last year, including phishing, identity theft, and ransomware attacks. Microsoft Security Update Alerts Tom Burt is Microsoft's Corporate Vice President and leads the Customer Security & Trust team. Burt stated that while the MDDR wouldn't contain any "

Zoom Unveils New Productivity Tools

While holding its Zoomtopia event on November 8, 2022, the video conferencing giant announced the release of two brand-new productivity tools for Zoom users. In addition to the communication and collaboration tools already provided within Zoom, the newly released Zoom Mail and Calendar Clients are intended to increase users' productivity. A beta version of Zoom Mail and Calendar Clients has been released. Zoom Mail will enable users (free or paid) to access their existing email accounts directly from the Zoom desktop application.

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