Cybercrime increases during the holidays, and numerous studies show that threats like ransomware have jumped by as much as 30% in recent years.

Labor Day travel in the United States exceeded 2019 levels, marking the first time the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screened more passengers on a given holiday than in pre-pandemic years.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), launched a joint public service announcement (PSA) sharing clear actions to stay cybersecure this holiday season. 

As employees travel during the holidays, many will be taking their work along for the journey. The surge in remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic means that security professionals must remain vigilant this holiday season.

Make your list and check it twice: by prioritizing authentication, eliminating passwords, deploying MFA and focusing on user experience, retail enterprise security leaders can ensure that hackers only get a lump of coal in their stockings.

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that holiday travel should not be impacted by the employee vaccine mandate, as approximately 93% of TSA employees are now vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are reminding critical infrastructure partners to stay vigilant against threats during holidays and weekends.

Global retailers can expect a 12 percent growth in online fraudulent activity in the upcoming holiday season, compared with the same period last year—and lower ticket prices on fraudster-targeted gifts and products.

Apparel, children’s toys, electronics and electronic accessories are expected to be the most stolen items this holiday season in the U.S.