August 18, 2025
While you and your team are returning from vacation, cybercriminals remain relentless. In fact, research from ProofPoint and Check Point reveals that phishing attacks actually surge during summer months. Here's how to stay vigilant and protect your business.
Why Does the Risk Increase?
Hackers exploit the summer travel craze by impersonating popular hotel and Airbnb websites, according to Check Point Research. They've identified a 55% jump in new vacation-related website domains in May 2025 versus the previous year. Among the 39,000+ domains registered, one in 21 was flagged as suspicious or malicious.
As the back-to-school season approaches, phishing emails pretending to be from legitimate universities also spike, targeting both students and staff. Even if your industry isn't directly impacted, employees checking personal emails on work devices pose a risk — just one click on a malicious link can compromise your entire business data.
How to Protect Your Business
Though AI strengthens cybersecurity, it also enhances the sophistication of phishing scams. Empower yourself and your team with knowledge to spot threats and avoid falling victim.
Top safety strategies to prevent cyber attacks:
Stay alert for suspicious emails. Don't rely solely on spotting typos or bad grammar— AI can craft convincing messages. Examine sender addresses and hover over links to verify legitimacy.
Verify URLs carefully. Look for misspellings or unusual domain endings like .today or .info, which often signal scam sites.
Always visit websites directly. Instead of clicking email links, manually enter URLs or search for sites to avoid deceptive redirects.
Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra layer of security, protecting your credentials and sensitive data, even if a breach occurs.
Use caution on public WiFi. When accessing sensitive information like booking portals or bank accounts on public WiFi, always use a VPN to safeguard your connection.
Keep personal email off company devices. Mixing personal and work accounts on business devices increases vulnerability. Maintain separation to reduce risks.
Consult your MSP about endpoint security. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software monitors devices, blocks phishing attempts, and alerts your MSP instantly upon breach detection, minimizing data exposure.
Phishing attacks are growing more advanced daily, fueled by AI advancements. The strongest defense is continuous education. Stay informed, train your team regularly, and keep your business secure.
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