Cybercriminals think seasonally – do your employees?
Cyberattacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Attackers capitalize on current events, seasonal themes and everyday routine – because that’s exactly what builds trust. In the summer, there is an increase in deceptively genuine phishing emails related to vacation bookings, flight changes, or out-of-office notifications. The content seems familiar, the situation is pressing and people are less attentive than usual. The result: employees click on malicious links, disclose login credentials, or act under pressure without realizing it.
Absence leaves you vulnerable
An email from a colleague in accounting. An urgent request for a wire transfer – he’s about to go on vacation. The replacement is new, the processes are unclear and time is tight. It all seems plausible. It all seems real. This is exactly how CEO fraud works. This is exactly how financial losses, data breaches and, in the worst case, production downtime occur – all because of a single untrained employee who makes the wrong decision under pressure.
Mobile working, new risks
Many employees work remotely during the summer – from home, a hotel, or abroad. Public Wi-Fi networks, personal devices and unsecured connections: the attack surface is growing. Add to that tactics like vishing (fake IT support over the phone), emotional manipulation, or the classic CEO fraud – often used in combination, always targeted. Those who haven’t internalized secure practices recognize these risks too late.
Conclusion: Security awareness isn't a project – it's a process
Summer creates a particularly vulnerable target due to absences, distractions and remote work. Technical security measures alone are not enough. The human factor has long since become the primary target of attacks – and must be trained accordingly. Through psychology, simulated attacks and measurable results.
Here's how DTS can help you
Security awareness isn’t a one-time e-learning exercise – it’s an ongoing, measurable process. With our Security Awareness Service, we simulate targeted multi-channel attacks, prepare your employees for real-world threats through practical training and tailor content to individual roles and responsibilities using OSINT-based risk analyses and AI-powered personalization.
From planning and execution to evaluation, we guide you through the entire process – with clear metrics on behavior, risk and progress, as well as live dashboards that show you where your company stands at any given moment. The goal: to reduce risks sustainably. To embed security awareness permanently. To truly protect your team – because your team is your strongest defense.