Christmas is a key date on the calendar, marked by a surge in online activity. Whether it’s for buying gifts, searching for recipes, or sending holiday greetings to family and friends… Amid this activity, hackers and cybercriminals are on the prowl, using the internet to seek out victims for cyberattacks. For this reason, it is important to exercise the utmost caution and not give away your company’s information for malicious purposes.
Doubts about the sender? One of the most common scams this time of year is SMS phishing. They impersonate courier companies warning of an error in the delivery of a “fake” package. This redirects the user to a page that looks legitimate and asks for login credentials. Once entered, that information has been handed over to the hacker.
While employee cooperation in maintaining and ensuring the company’s security is essential year-round, their participation becomes indispensable during the holiday season. They will be the primary targets of most attacks, both as individuals and in their role as employees.
1. This holiday season, be cautious before downloading any Christmas cards.
Christmas card attached? Be careful! As we’ve discussed
2. Make sure the digital Christmas cards you send are virus-free.
3. Pay special attention to the image and activity of your company’s e-commerce website.
4. Exercise caution when shopping online for gifts.
5. Carefully evaluate any electronic gifts you purchase that could affect corporate security.
