Father and son sitting at computer Home computers and smart devices have become much more than tools for email, social media, web browsing and games. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Last November, this column focused on the millions of people whose identity has been compromised by data breaches. Now, due to changes in the workplace stemming from the pandemic, the problem is exacerbated. This has resulted in insecurity in the systems and data provided to remote workers by employers, as well as the financial and personal data of employees and their families.

Two changes the pandemic has wrought seem to have a degree of permanence. First, more people than ever are working from home, especially in customer service and other information-related jobs. At the same time, many home computers have become homeschooling devices. As a result, computers and smart devices have become much more than tools for email, social media, web browsing and games.

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