7 Holiday Cybersecurity Tips to Try Before The Year Ends


The holiday rush is upon us, and so is the risk of cyberattack. Threat actors often get to work during the holidays. IT staff is heading out for vacation, and everyone is in a hurry. This means we might skimp on security. Still, there are some holiday cybersecurity tips that will help make the season go smoothly.   


End of Year and Christmas Cyberattacks


During the holidays, online activity ramps up a lot. Deloitte forecasts that e-commerce sales will grow by 11-15% year-over-year. This will likely result in e-commerce holiday sales reaching between $210 billion and $218 billion this season. And all that bustling around digital stores creates openings for threat actors.  


Earlier this year, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) sent out an alert concerning ransomware awareness for holidays and weekends. Obviously, you can’t overhaul your entire cyber defense strategy before the end of the year. But some useful holiday cybersecurity tips can make a difference. First, let’s explore tactics you can implement now. Then, we’ll look at big picture perspectives to improve your long-term cybersecurity. 


Holiday Cybersecurity Tips for Right Now


Here are actions you can execute right away to beef up your cybersecurity during the high-risk holiday season.


Tip 1: Be Extra Cautious With Email


Distraction is the cyber criminal’s best friend. It’s best you use work PCs only for work— no online shopping or personal email allowed. This appl ..

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