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Holiday Hackers: Why Cybercrime Spikes in December, And How to Stay Safe
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Cybercrime doesn’t take holidays off.
December is one of the busiest months for hackers. In this festive special of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dig into why cyberattacks surge during the holidays, how scammers exploit online shopping hype, and why distracted employees and understaffed IT teams make the perfect storm for breaches.
We also unpack the psychology behind seasonal scams, the rise of phishing disguised as holiday deals, and how cybercriminals weaponize urgency and emotion when everyone’s guard is down.
Pour yourself something warm, settle in, and let’s make sure your holidays stay merry and not malware-y.
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Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
200 episodes
Manage episode 523630965 series 2810807
Cybercrime doesn’t take holidays off.
December is one of the busiest months for hackers. In this festive special of Darnley’s Cyber Café, we dig into why cyberattacks surge during the holidays, how scammers exploit online shopping hype, and why distracted employees and understaffed IT teams make the perfect storm for breaches.
We also unpack the psychology behind seasonal scams, the rise of phishing disguised as holiday deals, and how cybercriminals weaponize urgency and emotion when everyone’s guard is down.
Pour yourself something warm, settle in, and let’s make sure your holidays stay merry and not malware-y.
Click here to send future episode recommendation
Subscribe now to Darnley's Cyber Cafe and stay informed on the latest developments in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
200 episodes
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