A remote employee's home router has been compromised, and the attacker has changed the DNS settings to redirect traffic to malicious sites. The employee's work laptop is now infected with malware. The employee has already reset the router to factory defaults. What is the next most important step?

Disconnect the work laptop from the network and run a full malware scan

Change the Wi-Fi password and reconnect all devices

Reconnect the work laptop to the network and change all passwords

Contact the ISP to report the incident

A remote employee works from home and has a home office with a window facing the street. The employee often leaves sensitive documents on the desk. Which measure is most effective to protect the documents from visual eavesdropping?

Use a privacy screen filter on the laptop monitor

Use a document shredder after finishing work

Store documents in a locked drawer when not in use

Close the blinds or curtains when working with sensitive documents

A remote employee notices that the company laptop’s webcam light turns on randomly when the laptop is idle. The employee suspects malware. What should the employee do first?

Run a full antivirus scan and delete any detected files.

Reboot the laptop to clear the malware.

Cover the webcam with tape and continue working.

Disconnect the laptop from the network and contact the IT security team.

Which of the following is a common risk associated with remote work that is less prevalent in a traditional office environment?

Sharing files with colleagues via email attachments

Using an unsecured public Wi-Fi network that may expose communications to eavesdropping

Using a corporate-issued laptop with a standard user account

Forgetting to lock the computer screen when stepping away from the desk

A remote employee suspects that their laptop has been compromised because they see unusual network activity and the system is running slowly. The employee is currently connected to the corporate VPN. What should the employee do first?

Disconnect the VPN and then disconnect the laptop from the internet

Run a full antivirus scan while still connected to the VPN

Change the VPN password immediately

Ignore the symptoms and continue working

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A remote employee's home router has been compromised, and the attacker has changed the DNS settings to redirect traffic to malicious sites. The employee's work laptop is now infected with malware. The employee has already reset the router to factory defaults. What is the next most important step?
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A remote employee works from home and has a home office with a window facing the street. The employee often leaves sensitive documents on the desk. Which measure is most effective to protect the documents from visual eavesdropping?
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3expert · medium
A remote employee notices that the company laptop’s webcam light turns on randomly when the laptop is idle. The employee suspects malware. What should the employee do first?
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Which of the following is a common risk associated with remote work that is less prevalent in a traditional office environment?
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5expert · medium
A remote employee suspects that their laptop has been compromised because they see unusual network activity and the system is running slowly. The employee is currently connected to the corporate VPN. What should the employee do first?
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