Why companies shouldn't shame employees who fall for hacking scams

Karen Renaud

Why companies shouldn't shame employees who fall for hacking scams

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When employees are shamed after a cybersecurity lapse, they often respond defensively by withdrawing or getting angry. Cybercriminals send many emails to an organization's employees, hoping to deceive them into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. Sometimes, an employee will do just that. It's what the organization does next that is so crucial.

Original language	English
Number of pages	2
Specialist publication	The Wall Street Journal
Publication status	Published - 6 Dec 2021

Keywords

hacking scams
companies
shame
employees

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Why companies shouldn't shame employees who fall for hacking scams

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