[January 31, 2018] |
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Code42 Issues Super Bowl LII Cybercrime Alert
Code42:
WHAT: More than 1 million visitors are expected to descend on
Minneapolis during the weeks surrounding Super Bowl LII - a sporting
event not only for football fans but also cybercriminals. While they are
at the big game, fans will be using personal and company-owned devices,
such as laptops, to access public Wi-Fi at local hotels and coffee
shops, make online purchases, respond to event promotions, take care of
transactions with business partners, reply to company emails and more.
The sheer mass of online activity that is expected creates a prime
opportunity for hackers to strike. Local data security company Code42
offers fans and businesses some tips to protect sensitive data and
thwart bad actors. To remind Super Bowl visitors to be aware of data
security during Super Bowl week, Code42 is lighting up the top floors of
its office building in orange and has extended a private invitation to
its customers to work from its Minneapolis-based headquarters.
ABOUT CYBERCRIME:
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Endpoints, such as laptops and computers, are a favorite target of
cybercriminals, exposing users to ransomware threats, malware and data
loss incidents.
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In the U.S., as much as 60 percent of corporate data is on employee
endpoints, which are under heightened use and at greater risk of
attack during major public events like the Super Bowl.
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Industry research from Forrester (News - Alert) says that as much as 70 percent of
data loss incidents originate on the endpoint.
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It's not only fans who are at greater risk, but so are the companies
they work for. Bring your own device (BYOD) increases risks to
sensitive company data if employees use their personal devices to
access corporate emails and files while attending the big game.
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Endpoint data security and recovery solutions can provide an antidote
when businesses become the victms of ransomware, data theft or loss.
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Minneapolis has 117 free public Wi-Fi spots, and U.S. Bank Stadium
alone has 1,300 Wi-Fi access points.
CYBER SECURITY TIPS: Code42 shares a few data security tips
for fans and companies to follow during the Super Bowl.
For fans:
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Use a secure Internet connection and avoid public Wi-Fi. If you are
using a company device, use the VPN provided by your organization.
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Ensure your email and other important transactions occur with SSL,
e.g., HTTPS in the browser.
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Use password best practices. Make sure passwords used at work and home
are different.
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Use a "dedicated" or prepaid credit card for making online purchases.
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Stay alert for phishing emails. If an offer seems too good to be true,
it probably is. Don't click on links embedded in an email even from
someone you conduct business with. Instead, open a fresh browser page
and go to their site using your own browser history or app.
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Look closely at email addresses to ensure they are properly formatted
and from the correct domain. For example, look for typos or a 0 (zero)
being used instead of the letter "O."
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Backup your devices regularly - an essential form of protection in the
event of a ransomware attack.
For companies:
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Educate your employees about security best practices. People are often
the weakest link in security manifestations so diligence is essential
to staying safe.
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It takes a mere second for an employee to click on a link in
response to an inquiry that looks innocent or open an attachment
that gives a cybercriminal access to your company's network and
data.
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Lack of education is often the reason that employees breach
certain conditions, such as downloading non-approved programs.
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Data has moved outside the data center. To protect information,
companies must have visibility to where it is, who moved it and how it
is being used.
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Back up devices regularly.
INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY: Code42's senior vice president of product
development Rob Juncker, a data security and recovery expert, is
available for comments and interviews.
WHEN/WHERE: Code42 is available for comments and can provide more
insights into data security best practices.
About Code42 Code42, the leader in cloud-based endpoint data
security and recovery, protects more than 47,000 organizations
worldwide. Code42 enables IT and security teams to centrally manage and
protect critical data for some of the most recognized brands in business
and education. From monitoring endpoint data movement and use, to
meeting data privacy regulations, to simply and rapidly recovering from
data incidents no matter the cause, Code42 is central to any
organization's data security strategy. Code42 is headquartered in
Minneapolis, Minn., and backed by Accel Partners (News - Alert), JMI Equity, NEA and
Split Rock Partners. For more information, visit code42.com.
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