Opinion: The holidays offer opportunities for cybercriminals. Protect yourself


The best defence is to stay cautious and avoid responding to unsolicited requests, even if they seem urgent or familiar. — Pixabay

With Cybersecurity Awareness Month behind us and the holiday season soon upon us, now is the time to have an important conversation about a threat that touches every household and business – cybercrime.

For scammers, the holidays truly are the most wonderful time of the year. That’s because consumers, caught up in the holiday rush, are more likely to let their guard down, take risks online and become vulnerable to increasingly sophisticated digital scams.

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