Workers Risk Company Security for Netflix and Chill: New Study Reveals Shocking Cybersecurity Gaps

A whopping 90% of employees use business laptops for personal activities, with some even venturing into the dark web. ESET’s study reveals significant cybersecurity risks and calls for better remote management and employee education. Time to rethink those hybrid work setups!

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Hot Take:

Who knew corporate laptops were the new Swiss Army knives? From spreadsheets to sports streams, employees are turning their work devices into personal entertainment hubs. But hey, nothing screams “productive workday” like a quick gamble on the dark web!

Key Points:

  • 90% of workers use company laptops for personal activities.
  • Risky behaviors include viewing adult content, gambling, and accessing the dark web.
  • 63% of respondents accessed the dark web weekly using work devices.
  • 18% of employees have no cybersecurity software on their work devices.
  • One-third of employees see monitoring as a privacy violation.

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