Viveros said there's a growing number of remote access Trojan programs sent via e-mail that can open the backdoor to a user's PC and gather log-ins and passwords to company intranets.
Unknown to users, the worm connects their PC to a custom IRC channel when they are logged on to aremote server while surfing the Web or reading e-mail.
That makes it especially insidious, as users can infect their computer with software that gives hackers remote access to their desktops without downloading an e-mail attachment or running a program.
The Indian Institute of Technology has developed a methodology combining e-learning and direct contact session in remote centres across the country to train teachers.
"If you want to structure a remote-work agreement, voluntarily work several consecutive Saturdays and measure your output increases (e.g. deals closed, client hours booked, etc.), " Ferriss said.