Lock up your data!

Working in the office and on the go can be equally risky if you aren’t careful of your surroundings. Locking your screen when you leave your desk is a simple way to keep your information secure, but it is often overlooked. Keeping your screen unlocked can be dangerous for several reasons.

Here are just a few things that a cybercriminal can do with access to your work/device:

–          Download and install malicious software from the internet. Such as keyloggers, ransomware, and other types of malware.

–          Send emails to coworkers, managers, customers, or other business contracts from your email address.

–          Steal stored passwords to access online banking, social media, and other accounts.

Locking your screen when you leave your desk can prevent you from ending up in a bad situation. Use the directions below to get into the habit of locking your screen.

For Windows:

• To lock your screen, press the Windows key and the L key simultaneously on your keyboard.
• Alternatively, you can press the Control, Alt, and Delete (Ctrl+Alt+Del) keys at the same time to open a menu. From the menu, select Lock.

For Mac:

• For Mac OS X (2015 and later), you must first enable the lock screen ability. You can find this under System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General. Look for the Require password… setting.

If you are worried about your security, contact our team to see what we can do for your business.

01482 420150

✉️sales@theonepoint.co.uk