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Axel News May 2021

It’s an exciting time for AXEL. Here are our top recent news items:

  • AXEL Go featured in Arizona Attorney magazine
    • AXEL Go was featured in Arizona Attorney, discussing the importance of protecting client data and how AXEL Go offers the best file-sharing and storage software for legal professionals.
  • AXEL Go now available on legal tech marketplace Theorem
    • AXEL is committed to providing innovative and secure legal tech to the legal community. That’s why AXEL Go, the file-sharing and cloud storage platform, is now available through Theorem. Store, share, and collect vital documents securely with AXEL Go.
  • AXEL’s Q&A with The Florida Bar
    • AXEL General Counsel Dave Kaplan sat down with The Florida Bar to discuss data security, AXEL Go, and its practicality for all legal professionals. Continuing its strong relationship with the legal community, AXEL is proud to offer 20% off AXEL Go to members of The Florida Bar. Click here to receive the offer.
  • AXEL Go’s features now available in Outlook
    • AXEL Go is now available through Microsoft AppSource. Outlook users can simply download the app to receive AXEL Go’s signature security features. Download the app here.

This page will be updated regularly as the company grows and our technology matures. Please check back soon for more AXEL news!

AXEL Events

AXEL regularly hosts events to educate people on topics such as data security, decentralized technology, digital privacy, and more. Upcoming events include:

  • Summit for Corporate Governance – August 12, 9AM PT. AXEL is excited to be a sponsor of the Summit for Corporate Governance. The conference is focused on modern issues facing boards of directors, and includes panels with sitting directors, legal professionals and law school faculty.
  • TECHLAW.FEST – September 22-24. AXEL is virtually attending 2021 TECHLAW.FEST. Learn about new and innovative legal tech and how AXEL offers security solutions to legal professionals with AXEL Go, the secure file-sharing and storage software.

Our most recent past events were:

  • Connecticut Legal Conference – AXEL sponsored a session at the Connecticut Legal Conference, discussing the importance of data security for all legal professionals.
  • State Bar of Nevada Annual Bar Conference –  AXEL is proud to be a featured Exhibitor at the State Bar of Nevada’s Annual Bar Conference held in San Diego, California. We highlighted AXEL Go; our secure, private file-sharing and online storage platform. Nevada attorneys saw how they can meet their ethical obligations to data security by using AXEL Go.

Devastating Data Breaches – Part 3: The Negligence of Equifax

Data breaches, in the traditional sense, have existed for centuries. Although we think of data breaches as a relatively new phenomenon due to the sheer prevalence of attacks we see today, data breaches have been causing headaches to businesses and consumers for a long, long time. Of course, before computers, a data breach meant the exposing of physical papers with confidential information on them. Before the Internet, the amount of damage that could be done was limited by the physical amount of data you could steal. After all, there’s only a finite amount of confidential papers a criminal can sneakily fit in a briefcase. Because of this, the amount of damage done by data breaches was limited.

However, once Internet usage became widespread, the potential damage of a data breach skyrocketed. Millions of consumer records could be stored digitally, ripe for the picking for any cybercriminal with enough knowledge and skill. Ultimately, the Internet ushered in the great data breach boom. And no case is more symbolic of this new trend than the Equifax data breach of 2017.

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, AXEL is writing about some of the worst leaks, data breaches, and ransomware attacks in history. Follow along all October long to learn about what went wrong, what could’ve been done, and how companies responded to devastating data breaches.

Equifax’s Lax Security

Equifax, one of the three major credit bureaus in the United States, has held mountains of information on millions of Americans for decades. Of course, recording and analyzing this personal information is what a credit bureau does, and their existence is necessary in today’s world. However, because of the sheer amount of information that credit bureaus have, they also hold more responsibilities than most other businesses. Specifically, these businesses have increased responsibility for protecting data and preventing cybercrime. Unfortunately, Equifax reneged on this responsibility in 2017.

On March 7, 2017, Apache Struts, a software program that Equifax and thousands of other companies used, announced a security vulnerability in the software, and immediately sent an update to Equifax to patch the security hole [1]. For reasons unknown, the software was never updated by Equifax, creating a massive security vulnerability. Just a week later, Equifax ran a scan for unpatched systems, but the Apache Struts security hole was not flagged [1]. Ultimately, these two errors put Equifax’s data at massive risk, as the software’s security flaw was publicly known. Just a few days after Equifax’s initial error, the risk became realized.

The Breach

On March 10, 2017, the perpetrators first gained access to Equifax’s servers. However, the cybercriminals did not do much for the next few months, likely to evade detection by Equifax IT. However, by May, the hackers began their attack [2]. For the next two months, the hackers gained access to multiple Equifax databases, They then encrypted this data, and extracted it right under Equifax’s nose. Not long after, the perpetrators were in control of millions of Social Security numbers, birth dates, names, driver’s license numbers, and credit card numbers. After months of investigations, it was determined that the cybercriminals made away with the vital personal information of over 140 million people [3].

To make matters worse, Equifax could’ve had one last line of defense when the hackers were extracting the encrypted data. Most companies receive notifications when a large amount of encrypted data is exfiltrated. However, in another cybersecurity blunder by Equifax, the company failed to renew a vital security service that inspects encrypted data traffic [1]. Because of this, the hackers made away with the data with no detection.

The Response

In August 2017, Equifax became aware of the cybersecurity incident, but did not reveal the attack to the public until September [1]. While Equifax attempted to provide resources to those affected, even the company’s response to the attack was widely panned. For example, Equifax’s social media team directed affected consumers to incorrect web pages on multiple occasions [1]. Even worse, it was revealed that multiple Equifax executives sold USD $1.8 million in Equifax stock following the company’s discovery of the attack, but before it was publicly announced [4]. One executive, Equifax’s Chief Information Officer, was eventually convicted of insider trading related to the attack [5]. Simply put, Equifax’s response to the crisis was woefully inept, and the affected consumers were furious. Eventually, this frustration resulted in litigation.

In the following years, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the affected consumers, and Equifax’s penalty was steep. In July 2019, Equifax agreed to settle the case, paying USD $1.38 billion to resolve consumer complaints, and USD $380.5 million to those who were harmed by the breach [6]. While those numbers are large, the large number of victims meant that the maximum payout was only USD $125 [1]. Additionally, Equifax was required to provide free credit monitoring to all those affected by the breach.

For months, investigators waited for the stolen data to appear on the dark web to be sold to spammers and scammers. However, the stolen personal information never appeared. Ultimately, this led to the belief that state-sponsored actors were behind the attack. This meant the purpose of the attack was not to make money, but for espionage. For years, it was unknown who was behind the breach. However, in 2020, the United States Department of Justice abruptly charged four Chinese military members with the attack [1]. While the four potential perpetrators are unlikely to ever be extradited to stand trial, these charges at least provide a theory of who was behind this massive data breach.

Protect Your Data with AXEL Go

AXEL is committed to protecting your data from scammers, spammers, and cybercriminals. And the best way to fight against cyberattacks is to be prepared. That’s why AXEL Go, AXEL’s secure file-storage application, uses military-grade encryption and blockchain technology to safeguard your data. To try out AXEL Go’s unparalleled data security, sign up for a two-week free trial here. 

[1] Fruhlinger, Josh. “Equifax Data Breach FAQ: What Happened, Who Was Affected, What Was the Impact?” CSO Online. February 12, 2020. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3444488/equifax-data-breach-faq-what-happened-who-was-affected-what-was-the-impact.html.

[2] Riley, Michael, Jordan Robertson, and Anita Sharpe. “The Equifax Hack Has the Hallmarks of State-Sponsored Pros.” Bloomberg.com. September 29, 2017. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2017-09-29/the-equifax-hack-has-all-the-hallmarks-of-state-sponsored-pros.

[3] Leonhardt, Megan. “Equifax to Pay $700 Million for Massive Data Breach. Here’s What You Need to Know about Getting a Cut.” CNBC. July 23, 2019. https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/22/what-you-need-to-know-equifax-data-breach-700-million-settlement.html.

[4] Hudson, Phil. “Equifax Gets Blasted for Cybersecurity Hack on Social Media.” Bizjournals.com. September 8, 2017. https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2017/09/08/equifax-gets-blasted-for-cybersecurity-hack-on.html.

[5] Liptak, Andrew. “Former Equifax Executive Sentenced to Prison for Insider Trading Prior to Data Breach.” The Verge. June 29, 2019. https://www.theverge.com/2019/6/29/20056655/jun-ying-equifax-breach-jail-time-insider-trading-department-of-justice.

[6] Brumfield, Cynthia. “Equifax’s Data Breach Disaster: Will It Change Executive Attitudes toward Security?” CSO Online. July 24, 2019.  https://www.csoonline.com/article/3411139/equifax-s-billion-dollar-data-breach-disaster-will-it-change-executive-attitudes-toward-security.html.

Devastating Data Breaches – Part 2: Marriott’s Merger Misfire

In the relatively short history of data breaches, most have followed a similar pattern. Generally, some bad actor gains access to classified data, and then leaks names, phone numbers, birthdates, and other semi-private pieces of information. While breaches like this can certainly have a negative impact on a business, the consequences aren’t as severe for the consumer when only semi-private information leaks. After all, bad actors can only do so much with a name and corresponding phone number. However, the consequences become much more serious when private data is lost. If information like credit card numbers, passwords, and social security numbers are leaked, it can have devastating financial consequences for those affected. Unfortunately, that is exactly what occurred in the case of the Marriott data breach in 2018.

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, AXEL is writing about some of the worst leaks, data breaches, and ransomware attacks in history. Follow along all October long to learn about what went wrong, what could’ve been done, and how companies responded to devastating data breaches. 

The Background

In November 2015, Marriott made a massive purchase, announcing its bid to buy Starwood Hotels and Resorts. Following a bidding war, Marriott eventually acquired the hotel chain for USD $13.6 billion [1]. Hotels previously under the Starwood brand include Westin, Sheraton, and other luxury hotels popular with business travelers. This merger ultimately made Marriott the world’s largest hotel chain, with over 5,700 properties worldwide following the acquisition [2]. Unfortunately, Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood did not only include Starwood’s hotel properties, but its outdated cybersecurity infrastructure as well.

In 2014, a bad actor gained access to Starwood’s network and began to extract customer data from the company’s reservation system. Starwood’s network was already seen as particularly susceptible in 2014, and cybercriminals seized on that opportunity [3]. However, this attack went unnoticed for years, even as Starwood was being acquired by Marriott. In fact, most of Starwood’s information technology and security staff were laid off following the merger [3]. Ultimately, this created the perfect storm for the hackers; an outdated, compromised reservation system with little security to watch over them. Even after the merger, Marriott still used Starwood’s reservation system for its former properties, continuing to put customer data at risk. And in 2018, that risk became realized.

The Breach

In September 2018, Marriott’s cybersecurity team found a suspicious attempt to gain access to Starwood’s guest reservation database. After investigating, Marriott found that bad actors had gained access, encrypted the guest reservation data, and extracted that data over four years [3]. Ultimately, Marriott estimated that 500 million guest records had been leaked. Even worse, the records contained highly personal information, including credit card numbers and passport numbers.

Worst of all, however, the breach was entirely preventable. While Starwood did encrypt credit card numbers on its server, it kept the encryption keys on the same server, making it painfully easy for the cybercriminals to extract the data [3]. Additionally, the majority of passport numbers were not encrypted at all. Combined with Starwood and Marriott failing to recognize or change its poor cybersecurity, this was a cyberattack that simply would not have happened if not for the negligence of the companies involved.

Eventually, investigators determined that the perpetrators of the cyberattack were Chinese state actors [4]. While most cyberattacks are committed by criminals who wish to sell the leaked data and make a quick buck, this attack had a very different purpose. Investigators hypothesize that China wished to track the movement and gain information on American businesspeople, military personnel, and diplomats. Ultimately, Chinese officials wished to gain this information to find potential candidates to approach to become spies for China [4]. This made the leaked passport numbers, a rarity in most data breaches, particularly valuable for the perpetrators of the cyberattack.

Lessons From the Attack

Following the breach, Marriott faced criticism from individuals and governments alike. While class action lawsuits originated in the United States mostly failed to gain traction in court, Marriott faced a myriad of fines overseas. In fact, Marriott was fined GBP £18.4 million, or approximately USD $25 million, for violating the General Data Protection Regulation, the EU’s overarching privacy law [5]. However, many of the expenses related to the attack were covered by Marriott’s cybersecurity insurance, a growing industry due to the sheer prevalence of cyberattacks in modern times [3].

While cybersecurity insurance incurred many of the costs, irreparable harm was done to Marriott’s image due to its mistakes. First and foremost, the company’s decision to continue using an outdated, vulnerable reservation system even after the merger proved to be catastrophic. While business mergers are undoubtedly a time of great turmoil, the negligence of Marriott’s cybersecurity is unforgivable, as it put millions at risk. Additionally, Marriott’s poor encryption made the data easy to find and extract. While some businesses are simply unlucky when it comes to cyberattacks, Marriott did not suffer because of bad luck, but its own negligence.

Protect Your Data with AXEL Go

Using a secure file storage system is the key to protecting your data from breaches and ransomware attacks. That’s where AXEL Go comes in. Offering military-grade encryption and decentralized blockchain technology, AXEL Go is the best way to protect yourself and your business from unauthorized cybercriminals. With devastating cyberattacks not going away any time soon, secure file-sharing is a necessity for businesses and individuals. If you’re ready to get the best protection, try two free weeks of AXEL Go here.

[1] Smith, Aaron. “Marriott Starwood Merger Creates World’s Biggest Hotel Company.” CNNMoney. November 16, 2015. https://money.cnn.com/2015/11/16/investing/marriott-starwood-hotel/index.html.

[2] “Meet the Biggest Hotel Chains in the World.” Hospitality News & Business Insights by EHL. https://hospitalityinsights.ehl.edu/biggest-hotel-chains.

[3] Fruhlinger, Josh. “Marriott Data Breach FAQ: How Did It Happen and What Was the Impact?” CSO Online. February 12, 2020. https://www.csoonline.com/article/3441220/marriott-data-breach-faq-how-did-it-happen-and-what-was-the-impact.html.

[4] Nakashima, Ellen, and Craig Timberg. “U.S. Investigators Point to China in Marriott Hack Affecting 500 Million Guests.” The Washington Post. December 12, 2018. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2018/12/12/us-investigators-point-china-marriott-hack-affecting-million-travelers/.

[5] “ICO Fines Marriott International Inc £18.4million for failing to Keep Customers’ Personal Data Secure.” ICO. October 30, 2020. https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/news-and-events/news-and-blogs/2020/10/ico-fines-marriott-international-inc-184million-for-failing-to-keep-customers-personal-data-secure/.

Devastating Data Breaches – Part 1: The Hard Fall of Yahoo

Data breaches can affect any business. It’s an unfortunate fact, but in today’s digital world, there are so many technologically savvy criminals who seek to make money and wreak havoc upon millions. Cyberattacks can affect anyone, from the smallest neighborhood shop to the largest multinational corporations. However, while small businesses are affected constantly, the data breaches that affect large corporations are the ones that receive the most news coverage. And while the number of cyberattacks has risen in recent years, no incident comes close to the number of victims as the back-to-back data breaches Yahoo faced in 2013 and 2014.

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, AXEL is writing about some of the worst leaks, data breaches, and ransomware attacks in history. Follow along all October long to learn about what went wrong, what could’ve been done, and how companies responded to devastating data breaches. 

The History of Yahoo

From the late 1990s until the late 2000s, Yahoo was among the giants of Silicon Valley. Although the company never dabbled in hardware, it focused on one utility: Web services. And in the early years of the Internet, no one did web services better than Yahoo. Following in the footsteps of AOL, Yahoo’s first business model was organizing new web pages into categories in the early 1990s. When this proved successful, Yahoo quickly expanded into other web services, including email, instant messaging, news, and games [1]. With these services, Yahoo truly hit the mainstream. Throughout the 2000s, Yahoo remained popular, but began to lag behind tech newcomers like Google, Facebook, and their suites of web services. Following years of underperformance, Yahoo was struggling in the early 2010s. Unfortunately, Yahoo’s problems were only just beginning.

The Breach(es)

In August 2013, an unknown third party gained access to Yahoo data, making away with names, birth dates, phone numbers, and poorly encrypted passwords [2]. For three years following the breach, Yahoo was unaware of this unauthorized digital theft. However, in August 2016, Yahoo accounts were seen for sale on the dark web. Later, three separate buyers bought this stolen data for USD $300,000. To this day, Yahoo and federal investigators do not know the culprit of the 2013 hack [2].

In addition to the 2013 breach, Yahoo faced another cybersecurity crisis just a year later. In December 2014, Yahoo fell victim to another data breach, losing usernames, phone numbers, passwords, and security question answers to at least 500 million Yahoo accounts [3]. It was later revealed that the hack was the responsibility of four men hired by Russia, who sought the personal information of American intelligence officers [3]. 

In contrast to the 2013 breach, however, Yahoo executives were made aware of the hack soon after it occurred. Even when Yahoo was set to be acquired by Verizon in 2016, the company stated that it was aware of only four minor breaches [4]. Even in June 2016, Yahoo’s security team was aware that hundreds of millions of accounts were compromised, yet the company failed to inform Verizon or the public until September 2016.

The Fallout

Finally, in September 2016, Yahoo announced to Verizon and the public its knowledge of the 2014 breach. At the time, Yahoo estimated that 500 million accounts were compromised in the attack. In December 2016, Yahoo became aware of the 2013 attack and announced that an estimated one billion accounts were affected by the incident. While an estimated 1.5 billion compromised accounts is a nightmare for any business, the hacks and fallout occurred during a time of turmoil and transition for Yahoo. In fact, after the announcement of the 2014 hack, Yahoo lowered its purchase price to Verizon by $350 million [4]. Unfortunately, the news soon got worse for Yahoo. The company’s initial estimate of affected accounts was far from the true scale of the breaches.

In October 2017, Yahoo announced that all of its accounts were compromised in the two hacks. Over 3 billion accounts were ultimately affected by the breaches. Following the public reveal of the 2013 hack, Yahoo forced all of its users to change their passwords [5]. While this was a smart, necessary step, much of the damage had already been done. Usernames, phone numbers and birthdates were, unfortunately, already vulnerable.

Following the revelations of the breaches, Yahoo faced serious scrutiny from consumers and investigators alike. Following investigations, Yahoo was fined USD $35 million by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) not for the breaches themselves, but for failing to disclose its knowledge of the 2014 breach until two years later [4]. In fact, this was the first time the SEC ever fined a public company for failure to disclose knowledge of data breaches. Additionally, Yahoo settled a class-action lawsuit for USD $80 million. Ultimately, Yahoo was punished for the cover-up, rather than the actual breaches. Unfortunately, the steep punishment simply did not outweigh the damage done to Yahoo and its customers.

Protecting Your Data

Although October is designated as Cybersecurity Awareness Month, true protection from data breaches and cyberattacks requires a year-long commitment. That’s where AXEL Go comes in. AXEL Go is a secure file-sharing and storage software that prioritizes data protection. Offering military-grade encryption and decentralized blockchain technology, AXEL Go is the best way to protect yourself or your business from cybercriminals. Put simply, your vital information deserves the best protection. If you’re ready to try the best protection, get two free weeks of AXEL Go here. 

[1] Greenberg, Julia. “Once Upon a Time, Yahoo Was the Most Important Internet Company. Now It’s Struggling.” Wired. November 23, 2015. https://www.wired.com/2015/11/once-upon-a-time-yahoo-was-the-most-important-internet-company/.

[2] Perlroth, Nicole. “All 3 Billion Yahoo Accounts Were Affected by 2013 Attack.” The New York Times. October 03, 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/03/technology/yahoo-hack-3-billion-users.html.

[3] Goel, Vindu, and Eric Lichtblau. “Russian Agents Were Behind Yahoo Hack, U.S. Says.” The New York Times. March 15, 2017. https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/15/technology/yahoo-hack-indictment.html?_r=0.

[4] “The Hacked & the Hacker-for-Hire: Lessons from the Yahoo Data Breaches (So Far).” The National Law Review. May 11, 2018. https://www.natlawreview.com/article/hacked-hacker-hire-lessons-yahoo-data-breaches-so-far.


[5] Goel, Vindu, and Nicole Perlroth. “Yahoo Says 1 Billion User Accounts Were Hacked.” The New York Times. December 14, 2016. https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/14/technology/yahoo-hack.html.

Everywhere is the New Office: The Rise of Digital Nomads

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the transition to at-home work was swift. Never before had so many workers been forced to work from a new location, with new software to learn, in such a short period of time. But after a few months of at-home work, a weird thing happened: Workers began to adore remote work compared to the traditional office. Although it took getting used to, now, 77% of workers prefer working remotely versus working in an office [1]. But now, with the pandemic under (some) control, workers are still figuring out ways to continue working from anywhere. This desire has led to an increase of “digital nomads” across the country, and the world.

Digital nomads are location-independent workers who travel often, while still getting work done due to consistent Internet availability. While digital nomads are nothing new, the popularity of the practice exploded during the pandemic. In fact, in 2020, the number of digital nomads in the United States reached 10.9 million, up 50% from 2019 [2]. With more businesses offering indefinite remote work, the practice will likely spread further as well. Because of its ever-growing popularity, it’s fair to ask: Is this the future of work? 

Why do Digital Nomads Love Their Jobs?

First and foremost, digital nomads (and at-home workers in general) like their work method because it allows a better work-life balance [3]. This includes taking more breaks, feeling less pressure and no more commutes. All of these perks are quite beneficial for remote workers, including digital nomads. It allows workers to continue earning an income, while also saying goodbye to some of the more stressful facets of traditional office jobs. For many of these digital nomads, remote work is a no-brainer. After all, if offices allow for remote work, why not enjoy these perks? The problem, however, is that not all offices want remote work to become permanent.

Numerous prominent business leaders have voiced their opposition to permanent remote work. Netflix co-CEO Reed Hastings stated that he sees “no positives” regarding remote work, and Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said that remote work was “an aberration we’re going to correct as soon as possible [4].” So while remote work offers a multitude of benefits to digital nomads, it isn’t guaranteed their lifestyle will last forever. While some business leaders, such as Mark Zuckerberg [4], have sung the praises of remote work, the practice is far from universally admired.

However, it won’t be easy to rope digital nomads back into the office. After all, remote workers have the leverage right now. In 2020, efficiency actually increased, even though workers had to navigate the newfound difficulties of remote work [5]. With this information in mind, workers know that they are valuable, efficient employees. More importantly, business leaders know they are valuable and efficient as well. So while anti-remote work CEOs may want a return to the traditional office, making it a requirement risks losing employees to businesses more open to remote work.

The Digital Nomad Economy

Even some businesses have begun to market themselves to digital nomads. For example, Airbnb has shifted its focus from short-term vacation rentals to longer-term “workcations.” In fact, the number of long-term Airbnb stays nearly doubled in 2020 compared to 2019 [2]. And with more businesses becoming open to permanent remote work, this sector of the economy will continue to grow, adding even more benefits to remote work.

Put simply, remote work offers significantly more freedom for workers compared to office work. And for digital nomads, it’s about more than just freedom of location. Working remotely allows employees to get their tasks done on their time. With no supervisors looking over your shoulder or gossipy coworkers to worry about, employees can focus more on their work. With this increase of personal freedom for workers, it’s no wonder why efficiency jumped in 2020.

The Drawbacks of Remote Work

However, with this freedom comes responsibility as well. Without a boss or coworkers to surround you during work hours, temptations can arise. After all, what’s stopping workers from taking a two-hour break in the middle of the day? Additionally, remote work can actually cause worse work-life balance as well, as the lines between home-life and work-life can be blurred. Finally, security could be compromised by remote work as well. In fact, that’s partially why Apple CEO Tim Cook has been so enthusiastic about a return to offices [6].

Remote work offers a myriad of benefits for workers, with just a few drawbacks. Thankfully, there are ways to mitigate those drawbacks, particularly regarding security. Even better, most of these techniques are simple for remote workers, no matter where they are. First, ensuring that your software is up-to-date is the best (and easiest) way to protect yourself and your business. Bad actors typically attack through older versions of software, so keeping it up-to-date will minimize the risk of you becoming a target. Next, avoiding public wi-fi networks is another key tip. Public networks are prone to malware and can infect your computer, harming you and your business.

Protect Yourself with AXEL

Finally, using a secure file-sharing system is key to protecting your most vital files from data breaches and ransomware attacks. That’s where AXEL Go comes in. Offering industry-leading encryption and decentralized blockchain technology, AXEL Go is the best way to protect yourself and your business from unauthorized cybercriminals. In a world where remote work is becoming the norm, secure file-sharing is a necessity for any business. If you’re ready to try the best protection, get two free weeks of AXEL Go here. 

[1] Ballard, Jamie. “Most Remote Employees Don’t Want to Return to the Workplace after the Pandemic.” YouGov. January 19, 2021.  https://today.yougov.com/topics/economy/articles-reports/2021/01/19/remote-employees-work-from-home-poll.

[2] Lufkin, Bryan. “Is the Great Digital-nomad Workforce Actually Coming?” BBC Worklife. June 15, 2021. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20210615-is-the-great-digital-nomad-workforce-actually-coming.

[3] Courtney, Emily. “The Benefits of Working From Home Beyond the Pandemic: FlexJobs.” FlexJobs Job Search Tips and Blog. September 03, 2021. https://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/benefits-of-remote-work/.

[4] Kelly, Jack. “How CEOs And Workers Feel About Working Remotely Or Returning To The Office.” Forbes. March 19, 2021. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/03/19/how-ceos-and-workers-feel-about-working-remotely-or-returning-to-the-office/.

[5] Curran, Enda. “Work From Home to Lift Productivity by 5% in Post-Pandemic U.S.” Bloomberg.com. April 22, 2021. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-04-22/yes-working-from-home-makes-you-more-productive-study-finds.

[6] Ryan, Kevin J. “Why Apple Employees Are Objecting to the Company’s Remote Work Rules.” Inc.com. July 20, 2021. https://www.inc.com/kevin-j-ryan/apple-employees-letter-return-to-office.html.