Holiday cybersecurity checklist: Stay safe online during the season of giving

The holidays are a time of goodwill and cheer that offer an opportunity to gather with family, friends, and colleagues. Unfortunately, along with seasonal cheer and a surge in online ordering, the holidays bring an increased risk of cyber security events, most commonly in the form of phishing and malware attacks.

Threat actors take advantage of the business and the flurry of additional online commerce to craft phishing scams that trick users into clicking malicious links or opening malware-laden attachments. Whether your organization has a surge in orders to fulfill this holiday season, or you need to shop for the right gift for employee appreciation, remain mindful of the tricks threat actors use to gain access to your organization’s network.