Merry Christmas and… Happy Hacking?
’tis the season to lose data
Overall consumer spending online remains dramatically elevated thanks to the pandemic, and no one is predicting a decline in post-holiday online sales. The sweet spot between Christmas and New Years that brings a frenzy of shoppers searching for year-end bargains isn’t just for those looking to use their gift cards. It’s also a special time of year for cybercriminals who ramp up efforts to phish, scam and hack their way into companies to gain access to valuable data.