Three in four EU workers encounter suspicious emails and links
A European Commission survey shows cyberthreats are a regular part of working life across the European Union as European Cybersecurity Month begins.
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Three in four workers in the European Union have encountered suspicious emails, messages or links while at work, Euronews reported. The findings come from a Eurobarometer survey published by the European Commission on 30 September. [1]
Phishing continues to be the most common cyber threat facing employees, according to Euronews. The survey reveals that only one in two respondents stated that they are able to spot a deepfake video. [1]
The survey results suggest there is a clear gap between what employees know about digital risks and what they actually do, Euronews reported. Cyberthreats have now become a fixture of working life. [1]
The Hellenic Data Protection Authority in Greece responded to the survey figures as European Cybersecurity Month got under way, Euronews reported. The authority reminded public bodies and private companies that protecting personal data is central to tackling cyberthreats. [1]
In short
- Three in four European Union workers have encountered suspicious emails, messages or links at work.
- Phishing remains the most common cyber threat according to the European Commission survey.
- Only 50 percent of survey respondents reported being able to spot a deepfake video.
- The survey figures were published on 30 September as European Cybersecurity Month began.
Sources
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- [1]Three in four EU workers face suspicious emails and links, report findsEuronews, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]The Four Feathers (2002 film) on Wikipedia
- [3]Most New York voters support scrapping state income tax poll finds FTMQ News, 1d ago
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