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My small company's email got hit at a trade show in Austin last year
We were at a roofing supply trade show in Austin, and someone set up a fake wifi network with the event's name. I connected without thinking, and within an hour, a phishing email went out to our entire client list from my account. It cost us about $2,000 in damage control and lost a couple of clients. Now I argue with my crew about security: I say we should always use a VPN and a hotspot, but they think it's too much hassle for a quick check. Has anyone else dealt with a public wifi attack and found a simple rule that works for a team?
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cameronjenkins1mo ago
Man, that's brutal and exactly why I push for a VPN now. Two grand and lost clients is way more hassle than turning on a hotspot. My rule is if you're checking anything work related, you use the company hotspot, no exceptions. It takes two seconds to connect and saves you from a world of pain. What's your crew's plan for the next trade show?
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logan2361mo ago
@joelt70 I see it different... hotspots can be sketchy too.
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joelt701mo agoMost Upvoted
Wait, they actually had to pay two grand out of pocket? That's insane. I figured the company would cover a fine like that. Losing clients on top of it is just salt in the wound. Honestly, your hotspot rule sounds like the only way to go.
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