Worldwide, social distancing has affected the day-to-day activities of nearly every person. In many cases, that means working from home.

Social distancing will save countless lives by helping the nation slow the spread of COVID-19. With more employees now working from home, however, security vulnerabilities and the risk of cybercrime have both increased.

To better understand the changes remote workers are facing, G2 surveyed more than 650 individuals working remotely: some in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic, others who always worked remotely. The statistics regarding the lack of security measures in place for rapidly growing remote workforces are staggering and should motivate decision-makers to prioritize security above many other aspects of their business.