Beach Season or Breach Season?

As the sun shines brighter and vacation plans are in full swing, summer brings not just fun but also a troubling spike in cyberattacks. The factors that fuel this breach rise? Let’s explore the insights you shared in our recent LinkedIn poll.

🎣Easier social engineering (4% of your voting): Welcome to phishing paradise! With summer vibes flooding the air, a sense of relaxation often sets in, making employees easy prey for cyberattacks. Hackers cleverly weave vacation themes into their phishing scams (fake booking websites, summer gift cards, vacation rental frauds), and with out-of-office replies revealing who’s away, it’s easier for these attackers to exploit the moment.

👙IT teams short-staffed (11% of your voting): Unlike cyber criminals, but just like everyone else, IT professionals need their time off. With fewer eyes on the lookout for suspicious activity, organizations without a dedicated security team can leave their digital doors wide open to an imminent breach. That’s where exceptional partners like Neutrify come in, offering 24/7 security monitoring and support against cyberattacks.

👨‍💻BYOD and more weak personal devices: Although nobody voted for this option, it’s clear that HR departments have good reason to encourage employees to truly “switch off” during their holidays. Holidaymakers might be tempted to access corporate networks from their personal devices or unsecured Wi-Fi at beach bars and airports, raising the risk of a major security breach.

🍹All of the above: Sadly, the overwhelming 85% of your votes was all too accurate. As summer rolls in, both individuals and organizations may let their guard down, leading to lapses in basic security practices. That creates an irresistible breach summer-cocktail comprised of all the above-mentioned.

Don’t leave the door open! Stay vigilant and protect your digital assets against cyberattacks while you enjoy the sunshine!

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