As we all know, our digital journey is filled with exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow – both at work and at home. But with those opportunities come responsibilities, especially when it comes to online safety. By distributing and championing these resources now, you can help build a strong foundation of cyber awareness. The knowledge and skills acquired will continue to be relevant as technology advances, creating a resilient workforce and user base prepared to recognise and remediate cyber threats.
Ensuring the safety of our users, customers and staff is our primary concern. A cyber-aware culture keeps them informed and vigilant against threats, reducing the risk of breaches or data loss.
A single cyber breach can have cascading effects on an organisation's reputation. By actively promoting cyber awareness, we project a commitment to diligence and security.
As leaders, it's our role to set the tone for responsible online behaviour. Embracing cyber awareness month provides an avenue for teaching and reinforcing these crucial habits.
Phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS)
PhaaS allows criminals to easily, cheaply, and frequently commit cyberattacks against unassuming customers and businesses. These attacks are typically targeted at, or impersonating major brands and are most prominent over holiday periods where a lot of online shopping or parcel deliveries will be expected.
Fraudulent package delivery notices
The holiday season is the biggest time of the year when people send and receive gifts. One of the most significant elements of the season is that there are packages arriving at unexpected times without prior notice.
E-Card Danger
One of the most inviting aspects of an e-card is that it can be sent to anyone in the world at any time, which is also what makes this a favourite among cyber criminals.
Advise employees to steer clear of emails from unknown senders.