Thanks to the quick transition to remote work due to the current global pandemic – coupled with cybercriminals’ penchant for taking advantage of fear, uncertainty, and doubt – security researchers have seen a surge in cybersecurity issues. Cybercriminals have been quick to exploit newly deployed access devices, novice teleworkers, vulnerable home computers and networks, and overworked IT teams. Many have even temporarily shelved traditional network-centric attacks to target new security gaps and vulnerabilities that allow them to exploit and gain access to valuable data and resources.
