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Our smartphones have become indispensable, both at the office, on the go and on holiday. They often contain important company information, from emails to documents in Teams. With the rise of 5G and stronger WiFi security, mobile internet usage is more popular than ever. But this also means cybercriminals are increasingly targeting mobile users. Think of clicking an unsafe website, or a spam message via SMS or WhatsApp.

The risks of using mobile internet

The danger of using mobile internet lies mainly in how easily you can click on unsafe links, for example from an SMS or WhatsApp message. One wrong click can lead to viruses, malware or ransomware on your device. And once company data is leaked, the consequences can be immense. Cybersecurity is therefore no longer a luxury, but an absolute necessity.

Our advice: invest in smart network security

To optimally protect your company, we recommend investing in mobile network security. This solution provides an additional layer of protection on the mobile network and blocks dangerous websites immediately. Harmful content is actively filtered out of the network and suspicious sites are automatically placed on a blacklist. This significantly reduces the risk of cyberattacks and data breaches.

What can you do yourself?

• Never click on links in unknown messages without thinking.
• Use only secure apps and keep your operating system up to date.
• Have your mobile connections protected with a service like Extra Veilig Mobiel (take contact for more information)
• Be alert for suspicious activity and report it immediately to your ICT Partner (Infracom)
   

Finally

Cyber threats are an everyday occurrence, but with the right measures you can keep sensitive company information safe. We implement Extra Veilig Mobiel for our customers so that you and your colleagues can work mobile without worries. Do you have questions or want to know more? Please feel free to contact us — we are happy to think along with you!