When business gradually slows down during the holidays and many companies switch to reduced operating mode, cybercriminals mercilessly exploit this phase. Many employees are on well-deserved vacation, entire departments are often understaffed, and general attention levels drop, security measures are scaled back, and security aspects are monitored less strictly. As perfidious as it sounds, this is actually the perfect moment for attackers, right?
Many companies underestimate the fact that the holidays and New Year unfortunately offer “ideal conditions” because warning signs are less likely to be recognized and responsiveness is limited. What basic preventive measures should a company take against this?
