Easter Break & Cyber Risk: Don’t Let Hackers Hatch a Plan While You’re Away
Easter. A time for slowing down, spending time with family, and indulging in more chocolate than is strictly necessary. But while you're busy hiding eggs in the garden or politely declining your fifth hot cross bun, there's another group hard at work – cybercriminals. For them, Easter isn’t a holiday. It’s an opportunity just like any other holiday. And if your business isn’t prepared, the only surprise waiting after the long weekend might be a locked-out system or a phishing email that’s already done its damage. When Everyone Switches Off, Hackers Switch On Holidays like Easter are prime time for attackers. Fewer people are around to spot suspicious activity, and the usual fast response times are slowed by out-of-office replies. It’s the digital equivalent of leaving the shop open with a sign saying “Gone for Easter – help yourself!” Automation Can Be a Hidden Vulnerability Automated systems [...]
