Unlike some legitimate businesses, organized crime enterprises can be expected to weather the current COVID-19 crisis. In fact, with millions of Americans now working from home, organized crime-related cyber fraud — including phishing schemes and ransomware attacks — has grown exponentially. Organized crime has adapted to COVID-19. If you haven’t done so recently, it’s important to review and possibly upgrade your company’s cybersecurity plan now. But how else can you protect your business and employees? Pivot gracefully To adapt to the new environment, many companies are making changes to their business models. If you’re in the process of pivoting, be sure to factor in potential fraud. View your company through the eyes of a criminal. This means that for each proposed change, you should map out processes...
