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When Netflix announced plans a few months ago to introduce new tests that are meant to target password sharing, many users were concerned that this may result in the end of account sharing. While Netflix has long had a ‘no password sharing’ policy, extremely high levels of password sharing exist between family and friends.

As many of us stay home, we are relying more than ever on apps and online services to stay connected. But recent headlines have highlighted that the vulnerabilities within apps downloaded to our devices can leave them open to exploitation.

To add fuel to the fire, even the very connected devices we use are susceptible to attack. High profile breaches have come to light over the past year, notably a hacker being able to talk to a young girl via a home security camera in her room.

For organisations, this presents significant challenges when dealing with internal security. With the traditional security perimeter already weakened as a result of mass working from home, it’s crucial steps are taken to ensure the devices and online platforms we use to work remotely are robust and secure.