The holiday season brings joy, shopping, travel — and unfortunately, a rise in IT scams. Hackers take advantage of the festive rush, targeting businesses and individuals through deceptive emails, fake offers, and fraudulent activities.
Here are the most common Christmas-related IT scams and how you can protect your business:
1. Fake Holiday Offers & Phishing Emails
Cybercriminals often send emails disguised as Christmas discounts, gift cards, or charity promotions.
How to stay safe:
- Avoid clicking unknown links
- Verify the sender’s email address
- Train staff to identify phishing attempts
2. Delivery & Shipping Scams
With the rise of online shopping, fake courier notifications are common.
Stay protected by:
- Checking tracking numbers on official websites
- Blocking suspicious domains
- Enabling advanced email filtering
3. Social Engineering During Staff Holidays
Reduced staff during Christmas makes helpdesks an easy target.
Tips:
- Use strong verification protocols
- Restrict admin access
- Enable MFA (Multi-Factor Authentication)
4. Gift Card Fraud
Hackers impersonate managers requesting urgent gift card purchases.
Prevent it by:
- Training employees
- Implementing approval workflows
- Monitoring email spoof attempts
Final Message
Staying alert during Christmas can prevent costly data breaches. WestTech helps businesses secure their systems with advanced monitoring, cybersecurity tools, and expert support — so you can enjoy the holidays worry-free.
