Stay Safe Working Remotely Over The Holidays | Avast

Stay Safe Working Remotely Over The Holidays | Avast
Jeff Elder, 12 December 2019

Most people get online for work over the holiday break – 30% several times a day



New data shows that good work-from-home cybersecurity habits have never been a more relevant topic than right now, in the 2019 holiday season. 
Some 95% of U.S. knowledge workers want to work remotely, and 74% would be willing to quit a job to do so, according to a new Harris poll of nearly 1,200 U.S. knowledge workers. Most people (53%) get online for work over the holiday break – 30% several times a day, according to a LinkedIn poll.  Most people get online for work over the holiday break – 30% several times a day, Here are nine things for you and your staff to keep in mind about working remotely over the next few months:
VPN protects you. When working remotely and especially while traveling, you must make sure you are protected when on Wi-Fi networks outside of your work network. Use a VPN to encrypt your internet connection. Download Avast Secureline VPN
Two-factor auth is a must. Two-factor authentication, or 2FA, adds a second step when you access a work computer and network by sending a code to your phone or requiring the answer to a security question. 
Surf safer. Three-quarters of young workers say they do holiday-related tasks while working. Mean elves (pictured) and scammers are everywhere online this time of year. The Avast Secure Browser is secure, fast, private – and free. working remotely holidays avast