Cyber Threats Increase During Holiday Season
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🎄🛡️ Cybercriminals ramp up attacks during the holiday season. As the holiday shopping frenzy begins, cyber adversaries are intensifying their efforts to exploit vulnerabilities in retail and hospitality sectors. Intel 471 warns that tactics such as ransomware, phishing, smishing, TOAD threats, and whaling are particularly prevalent during this time. Ransomware breaches accounted for 24.5% of total breaches last holiday season, while phishing scams are increasingly targeting distracted consumers with fake offers and malicious links. Additionally, TOAD attacks and business email compromises are on the rise, preying on high-level executives. Organizations are urged to remain vigilant and implement proactive cybersecurity measures to mitigate these threats throughout the season.
