Due to the increasing number of employees using company mobile devices, companies are very vulnerable to viral internet threat such as malware and phishing attacks. As employees also use those devices for purposes other than work, they could click on suspicious links, or they could admit confidential information to unverified websites. Furthermore, the increased use of social networks for purchasing goods could also harm corporate security.
Devices who are property of a company should only be used for business purposes in theory, in practice employees benefit without disgrace. Businesses should not be harmed due to private the activity of their employees. Therefore, employers could supervise their personnel, and limit their possibilities.
As company mobile devices can be considered as a perk, employees should treat them with respect. While company cars are expensive, devices such as notebook computers or mobile phones can be given to all employees as motivation.
Source: http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2010/nov/10/online-christmas-shopping-security-risks
Tim Van den Berghe
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