You might want to think twice before you send that next e-mail on company time. A new study shows that one-third of IT staff are doing more than just troubleshooting their coworkers’ computers. They’re also snooping through things like e-mails and salary information.
The study, which comes courtesy of Cyber-Ark, also found that privileged passwords are hardly ever changed–which means most IT staffers can still access private company information, even after they no longer work for the company. Which brings us to the bottom line: According to this study, seven out of 10 companies are using outdated security methods when it comes to sensitive data.
So a word to the wise, don’t send any nasty e-mails badmouthing the IT guy in your office. Chances are he just might read it.