A new report has revealed that many business owners are putting their companies at risk by sharing too much personal information online. The report, published on Monday in the journal Health Affairs, found that more than half of U.S. businesses have been affected by a breach or data theft since 2011. In addition, only 34% regularly monitored the information about them that could be accessed. CEO of Digitalis Reputation, Dave King, 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. Digital intelligence firm, Digitalis Reputation, found that while 62% of companies provide cyber security advice to staff, outlining what is acceptable to post online just 51% of those business owners who were polled protected their own personal information online. In addition, only 34% regularly monitored the information about them that could be accessed. CEO of Digitalis Reputation, Dave King, 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.”