How to secure your business this holiday season
They prey on distracted staff and skeleton security teams, using techniques like business email compromise and man-in-the-middle attacks.
As businesses wind down for the holiday season, cybercriminals are gearing up to exploit vulnerabilities and launch attacks.
According to experts, ransomware attacks increase by 30% during major holiday periods, while online scams and phishing attacks also surge.
Gerhard Swart, chief technology officer at Performanta warned that criminals use holiday notices, out-of-office replies, and other tactics to pick their targets.
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“They prey on distracted staff and skeleton security teams, using techniques like business email compromise and man-in-the-middle attacks.”
To protect businesses from these threats, Performanta recommends several best practices, including:
• Working with a detect-and-remediate service provider.
• Updating and testing systems.
• Readying an emergency response plan.
• Limiting access to sensitive systems.
• Training staff to recognize phishing and scams.
• Preparing for supply chain attacks.
• Activating multi-factor authentication.
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“The risk of experiencing a cyberattack is very real, but with the right precautions, you can keep it from escalating. Awareness and action are the two steps that will ensure your company is cyber-safe, even when most people are on holiday,” noted Swart.
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