Don’t Let the Grinch Steal Your Holiday Cheer: Holiday Scams To Watch Out For

Many consider the holiday season the most wonderful time of year, and scammers would agree. The Holidays present a perfect opportunity for cybercriminals to take advantage of an otherwise joyous time.

Armorblox has published its latest blog looking back at real-life examples of targeted threats that were seen by researchers at Armorblox in the past few years and continue today that take advantage of the holiday season. Additionally, the blog goes into further detail into:

  • Why do we still fall for holiday-themed phishing attempts?
  • Why cyber criminals love OOO messages filled with contact information, role hierarchy, and destination plans for sophisticated impersonation attacks. 
  • What can individuals and organizations do to stay ahead of the game and stay safe from these scams?

You can find the blog post here.

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