Risk of cybercrime with increased telework! The Metropolitan Police Agency calls for attention March 22 19:06
With the spread of the new coronavirus spreading, more and more companies are quickly adopting “telework” to work outside of the workplace, and the Metropolitan Police Department is calling attention to the increasing risk of cybercrime, including unauthorized access.
According to the Japan Telework Association, the number of companies that are quickly introducing telework has increased this month due to the spread of the new coronavirus, but it has been pointed out that some companies have not taken safety measures in time.
The Metropolitan Police Department initially anticipated that more companies would be introduced during the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and planned to call for cybercrime preparation at the same time, but ahead of schedule, calling attention on Twitter You.
According to Twitter at the Metropolitan Police Department, if you work from your home computer, you may be infected with unauthorized programs unless you use the latest anti-virus software, and if your home wireless LAN ID and password are left at the default settings, it is illegal It is said that there is a risk of access.
When using a wireless LAN in a coffee shop or working space, the security level must be checked, and when handling important information, the communication path must be encrypted.
The Metropolitan Police Department was also planning a seminar to have a company representative attend, but considering that it is difficult for many people to gather as the infection spreads, we will continue to raise awareness through the Internet doing.
According to Eiichi Iwashita, a director of the Metropolitan Police Department's Cyber Security Response Headquarters, "There are various risks when working from home, other than the cases mentioned above. We will promote security measures by consulting with the management department of the company Of course, I want you to be more cautious when working from home. "
If you use a personal computer, use antivirus software
With the spread of telework that works from home, the risk of cyber attacks is increasing.
According to the National Police Agency, suspicious access related to cyber attacks identified last year was 4192 per day, 1.5 times the previous year, the highest ever.
In recent years, one that seems to have targeted services related to telework has been increasing one after another in recent years.
Some victims have been stealing important information by targeting communication channels.
In fact, more and more companies are introducing telework, and especially this month after the spread of the new coronavirus, there are a number of companies that are rapidly adopting telework since this month.
According to experts, many corporate offices implement security measures with the utmost care, such as installing the latest antivirus software on personal computers, etc., after limiting the employees who can connect to the server.
However, if employees work from home while connected to the Internet, insufficient measures can make them vulnerable to attack, which can result in sensitive information being stolen or leaked.
If you use a personal computer, you need to install the latest antivirus software. Even when you take your company's personal computer home, it is essential to encrypt the communication path when connecting to your company's server.
It is also necessary to be careful because fake emails that pretend to be companies or business partners may be sent to steal the communication path ID and password.
Person who started telework "I want to consult with the workplace immediately and decide on measures"
People who have started teleworking also hear voices of anxiety.
Aya Kawashima, 37, who works for a foundation in Tokyo, started teleworking earlier this month.
Initially, the company was planning to introduce telework in line with the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, but was quickly brought forward due to the effects of the new coronavirus.
Kawashima currently works from home two days a week.
His main duties include writing survey content, checking emails, and maintaining and managing the organization's website.
A personal computer and the Internet are indispensable, and at home I use my personal laptop and wireless LAN.
Laptops have been confirmed to be safe with the latest antivirus software, but wireless LAN routers have been linked with many home appliances, so it is said that the ID and password were not changed when purchased. That is.
In addition, the data needed for writing is also taken home from the company, but it is often difficult to determine how far to take it home in terms of safety.
Kawashima says, "I think there are many small and medium-sized companies that had to move ahead with telework without a sufficient security system.
Such companies do not have specialists and the safety standards are not clear. I would like to consult with my workplace as soon as possible to determine guidelines. "