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Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Mobile Workers Think Security Is IT’s Job, Study Reveals
Workers on the go are opening suspicious e-mails and hijacking neighbors’ wireless connections, but 73% put the security responsibility on the IT department. Forty-four percent of mobile users questioned in a survey this spring said they open e-mails and attachments from unknown or even suspicious senders. According to the study, 73% of mobile users said they are not always aware of security threats and best practices when working on the go.
The study also showed that one-third of mobile users access unauthorized wireless connections, whether they’re hijacking a neighbors’ wireless connection or using unsecured hotspots at a coffee shop or in a public park.
Although many said they are “sometimes” aware, another 28% admitted they “hardly ever” consider security risks and proper behavior.
Some even said they “never” consider safety best practices and didn’t know they needed to be aware of security risks.
http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=201801429