Summary
Hackers often target companies during the holiday season when fewer security staff are working. Many cyberattacks happen on weekends or holidays because attackers know defenses might be weaker. Security teams prepare in advance, but rising technology, like AI, helps keep watch when human staff are absent.
Key Facts
- Hackers target companies during the holidays when staff are away.
- 52% of ransomware attacks happened on a weekend or holiday.
- 78% of organizations reduce their security staff over the holidays.
- Security teams prepare early by completing security tasks before Thanksgiving.
- Hackers often use holidays for phishing, ransomware, and data theft attacks.
- High-profile cyberattacks, like the SolarWinds hack, have occurred during the holidays.
- Companies like Sophos keep security teams online during holidays to prevent attacks.
- AI technology assists in maintaining security when human staff are not available.
