Large parts of our business community here in North Florida are now embracing the idea of a mobile workforce to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus. We are seeing the utilization and deployment of cloud solutions (Dropbox, 365 Google Drive), remote and secure connectivity solutions (VPN), collaborative apps (Teams, Sharepoint), and other communication tools (Zoom, Slack) to keep the engines of our economy running. We are also seeing the criminal element, especially hackers coming up with new and devious tactics using the coronavirus as the theme. For example, there are phishing emails going out now claiming to be from the World Health Organization that when opened, install malware on your computer. There are fake maps of exposed areas that when you visit their site you are exposed to malware also. There are even malicious texts going around from hackers like the one below. Do not click or your phone will be in most cases compromised in some fashion. There are even instances of criminals offering “cures” and treatments for the virus that are also fraudulent.
As businesses shift towards remote work, the reliance on cloud storage platforms like Google Drive has significantly increased. However, with the growing use of these platforms, the risk of digital threats also rises. Many users may not realize that their Google Drive can become cluttered with unnecessary files, old documents, or even suspicious content. These files not only take up valuable storage space but could also potentially harbor malicious links or documents. Regularly cleaning up Google Drive is essential to ensure that only essential and secure files remain, keeping your business safe from potential cyber threats. Tools which clean up Google Drive can help users easily identify and remove these unnecessary or harmful files, improving both security and storage efficiency.
A well-maintained Google Drive is not only more efficient but also more secure, minimizing the likelihood of exposing sensitive data to hackers. With the increasing use of digital platforms, it’s important to implement proactive measures, such as cleaning up your Google Drive, to mitigate security risks and keep your business operations running smoothly.
As this situation continues, please educate your staff and teams to be on the look-out for these types of threats as we will see more and more of this in the coming days and weeks. Stay safe and if you have any questions or concerns let me know.
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Blake Dowling is CEO of Aegis Business Technologies. He is also the host of the Biz and Tech Podcast and writes technology and business columns for several organizations. He can be reached here: dowlingb@aegisbiztech.com
