Beware of common holiday email scams.
Original Article Courtesy of Smarter MSP – December 9, 2024
The holiday season, while joyous, also sees a surge in cyberattacks. As you and your business juggle year-end tasks and festivities, you become prime targets for phishing scams. These attacks exploit human emotions and trust to steal sensitive information from employees at all levels, posing a significant threat to organizational security.
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Here’s a look at some of the most common email holiday scams businesses face during the holidays, including ways to spot these seasonal schemes and protect your business and end users.
- Gift scams
- End-of-year bonuses
- Fake invoices and payment requests
- Fake charity scams
- Fake shipping and payment notifications
- Holiday party scams
- Open enrollment scams
Don’t let seasonal email scams catch your business off guard!
Here are some ways we will help keep your business and employees secure all season long:
- Educate users – share this article with your coworkers
- Ensure proper configuration – schedule a complimentary network review
- Use advanced security tools – discuss cybersecurity measures to utilize
- Enable multifactor authentication – reach out to implement 2FA on your accounts
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