We want to raise awareness about a growing cyber threat known as Push Bombing, also referred to as MFA Fatigue. This tactic targets users who have multi-factor authentication (MFA) enabled and relies on overwhelming them with repeated login approval requests. How the Attack Works Attackers first obtain a username and password, often through phishing or…
Why Remote Teams Must Rethink Cybersecurity in the Age of AI Artificial Intelligence has become a powerful productivity tool for remote teams. Virtual assistants and distributed professionals use AI to draft emails, automate workflows, troubleshoot software issues, summarize documents, and generate insights faster than ever before. But as AI becomes more embedded in daily workflows,…
Employees are considered the weakest link in cybersecurity, human error, such as phishing, weak passwords, and social engineering, contributes to roughly 60%–88% of data breaches. While technology protects, employees often create, handle, or fall for scams that bypass these defenses. Phishing remains one of the most common and effective cyber threats today. Staying informed, recognizing…
Remote work in 2026 looks very different from what it was a few years ago. It’s faster, more digital, and more connected, which means the tools you use can either slow you down… or give you a serious advantage. If you’re working remotely (or planning to), here are the tools that can make your work…
Social engineering is a common tactic cyber-criminals use to manipulate people into giving up confidential information or access to systems. Rather than relying on technical hacks, attackers exploit human traits such as trust, curiosity, urgency, and politeness. A common example is someone pretending to be IT support and asking for your login credentials. To help…
As part of Virtual Coworker’s ongoing commitment to protecting our team, clients, and company systems, the use of 1Password is now mandatory for all in-house remote staff. Passwords remain one of the most common points of failure in security incidents. Reused, weak, or improperly stored passwords significantly increase the risk of account compromise. To address…
As part of Virtual Coworker’s continued efforts to strengthen our cybersecurity posture and protect both company and client data, the use of Norton 360 Antivirus (AV) is now mandatory for all Virtual Coworker remote staff. Working remotely means our security perimeter extends beyond a traditional office. Each device used for work plays a direct role…
As we begin 2026, this is a great time to refresh the habits that help keep you, our clients, and Virtual Coworker secure. Cybersecurity isn’t just an IT responsibility, it’s something we all play a role in every day. To start the year strong, here are some practical cybersecurity resolutions you can easily adopt at…