Holiday Cyber Fraud Attempts Surge 26.1% as 7.1% of Transactions Are Suspicious from November 28 to December 2

During the holiday season, electronic fraud attempts have surged by 26.1%, with 7.1% of transactions deemed suspicious during the special discount period from November 28 to December 2. Globally, scams have increased by 200% during discount seasons. Organizations are advised to implement cybersecurity measures to protect against these threats, particularly as many security teams may be reduced or working remotely. Heimdal Security has provided a holiday cybersecurity checklist to help businesses enhance their defenses against cyber threats. Recommendations for safe online shopping have also been shared to prevent digital fraud during this festive period.