Published 2024-12-09 08-22
Summary
Cyber attacks spike 70% during holiday shopping season, costing businesses $4.2M per breach. Learn key vulnerabilities and how to protect your company during its riskiest quarter.
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During peak holiday shopping, your company’s cyber defenses face their toughest test. Recent data shows 70% more cyber attacks during Q4, with retail and e-commerce particularly targeted.
Key vulnerabilities right now:
• Seasonal staff accessing systems without proper security training
• Overwhelmed IT teams managing expanded operations
• Increased phishing attempts disguised as shipping notifications
• Third-party vendor integrations creating security gaps
Real impact from 2022:
• Average cost of holiday season breach: $4.2M
• 27% of companies hit by ransomware in December
• 40% increase in credential theft attempts
What leading companies are doing:
• Implementing automated threat detection
• Running targeted security training for temporary workers
• Monitoring third-party access points
• Patching critical systems before peak season
Don’t wait for a breach to expose your vulnerabilities. Critical Update provides:
• 24/7 security monitoring
• Employee training programs
• Vendor risk assessment
• Systems hardening
Book a free holiday security assessment. Let’s protect your business during its most profitable – and vulnerable – season.
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Keywords: cybersecurity, cyber attacks, holiday shopping security, business data breaches