A new report has revealed that many business owners are putting their companies at risk by sharing too much personal information online. In these situations, staff members are often caught out, either directly by giving away company secrets or transferring money to criminals, or indirectly by clicking on links which allows hackers access to the company network. Digitalis Reputation intelligence firm, Digitalis Reputation , found that while 62% of companies provide cyber security advice to staff, outlining what is acceptable to post online only 34% of those business owners who were polled protected their own personal information online. In addition, 62% regularly monitored the information about them that could be accessed. CEO of Digital , Digitalis Reputation , pointed out that this plays into the hands of hackers given that: “Criminals use information from social media to craft bespoke phishing emails which show a very convincing understanding of the staff member’s life and habits.”
A new report has revealed that many business owners are putting their companies at risk by sharing too much personal information online. Digitalis Reputation intelligence firm, Digitalis Reputation , found that while 62% of companies provide cyber security advice to staff, outlining what is acceptable to post online only 34% of those business owners who were polled protected their own personal information online. In addition, 62% regularly monitored the information about them that could be accessed. CEO of Digital , Digitalis Reputation , pointed out that this plays into the hands of hackers given that: “Criminals use information from social media to craft bespoke phishing emails which show a very convincing understanding of the staff member’s life and habits.”