Holiday Scams at Work: How Hackers Target Your Business During the Holidays | Ep 89

Holiday scams targeting small businesses are on the rise — from fake package delivery texts to direct deposit fraud and executive impersonation emails.In this episode of Stimulus Tech Talk, Marketing Manager Sherry Lipp and CEO Nathan Whittacre break down the most common holiday scams and share practical cybersecurity tips for small and midsize businesses.They explain how hackers exploit the hectic holiday season, when employees are distracted, executives are out of office, and HR/finance teams are flooded with end-of-year requests.👉 In this episode, you’ll learn:– How holiday scams target both your personal life and your business– The most common holiday scams: gift card scams, fake “we can’t deliver your package” texts, and phishing emails– How hackers impersonate executives to trick employees into sending money or buying gift cards– Why direct deposit and vendor ACH change requests are a huge risk during year-end– How to protect your banking, HR, and payroll systems with multi-factor authentication (MFA)– Why you should avoid using personal laptops and public Wi-Fi for work while traveling– The right way for employees to respond if they fall for a scam (and why they shouldn’t try to hide it)➡️ Key cybersecurity tips for business owners:– Enable MFA on all business and personal banking and financial accounts– Verify any direct deposit or vendor payment changes using a known phone number or contact, not just email– Review and update user access and contact information in your banking and HR systems– Consider credit monitoring and credit freezes, especially for executives and business owners– Train employees to slow down, question unusual requests, and report anything suspicious immediatelyIf you run or manage a small to mid-sized business, this episode will help you protect your company’s money, your employees’ paychecks, and your reputation during the busiest time of year.👍 If you find this helpful, please like the video, subscribe to the channel, and share this episode with your team so everyone stays safer this holiday season.#cybersecurity #holidayscams #smallbusiness #businesssecurity #phishing #ITsupport #StimulusTechTalkVisit Stimulus Technologies at: https://www.stimulustech.com/