The Gifts that Keep on Taking: Top Holiday Scams

With the holiday season upon us, the rush of shopping, travel planning, and charitable giving is in full swing. But as we engage in festive activities, cybercriminals are equally active, exploiting our generosity and the holiday spirit. In this episode, we dive into how to protect ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays and into 2024.

We are thrilled to have three experts joining us: Dr. Bob Hausmann, a manager of learning architecture and assessment at Proofpoint; Sarah Sabotka, senior threat researcher at Proofpoint; and Debbie Rich, Product Marketing Manager for Proofpoint Security Awareness.As security culture within organizations continues to grow, there is a needed emphasis on how individuals protect themselves personally because of the interconnectedness of their two worlds.

Proofpoint's Holiday Kit, a four-week campaign that empowers organizations to educate employees on staying safe during the holiday season, is wildly helpful to users.

The panel also discusses:

• Common Holiday Scams
• The psychology associated with individuals susceptible to scams
• The use of generative AI by attackers
• Proofpoint’s Holiday Kit

Resources mentioned:

Proofpoint’s Holiday Kit