With most businesses and people winding down for a well-deserved break over the holiday season, it’s important to be aware that cyber security risks increase over the holiday season. This is due to a number of factors ranging from people being less vigilant about cyber security in holiday mode, through to traveling, which generally exposes people to a variety of cyber threats, as they may be using unfamiliar networks and devices.
During the holiday season, there is a significant increase in online activity through internet shopping, financial transactions, and social media interactions, all of which provides more opportunities for cybercriminals to target both individuals and organisations.
“Why is Cybersecurity Important” is the most Googled question about Cybersecurity – we address this question in the context of the Australian cyber environment and Australia’s cybersecurity strategy
