Phishing scams are one of the most common and most dangerous types of cyberattacks that businesses and individuals face. Cybercriminals often prefer this method because of its simplicity and rate of success. According to a report by cybersecurity firm F5 Labs, phishing scams incidents rose significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic, while Verizon reports that 32% of all data breaches in 2019 involved phishing.

More and more small- to mid-sized businesses (SMBs) today are embracing automation solutions to help grow their business. Marketing automation, in particular, provides the tools necessary to execute, manage, and streamline marketing tasks that help capture leads and nurture them into sales-ready prospects.

The coronavirus pandemic caused many businesses around the globe to switch to a work from home setup to ensure continued operations. While business owners expressed concern about the productivity of their remote staff, they should also pay attention to the risk of their employees getting burned out.