August 18, 2025
While you and your team might be returning from vacation, cybercriminals remain relentlessly active. Research from vendors like ProofPoint and Check Point reveals a notable surge in phishing attacks during summer months. Here's how to stay vigilant and safeguard your Mac-Based hardware and business data.
Why Does Risk Spike in Summer?
Cyber attackers exploit the summer travel season by mimicking hotel and Airbnb websites, according to Check Point Research. They identified a 55% rise in vacation-related domain registrations in May 2025 compared to last year, with over 39,000 new domains—one in 21 flagged as malicious or suspicious.
Additionally, the late summer back-to-school period triggers increased phishing campaigns impersonating university emails targeting students and staff. Even if your industry isn’t directly affected, employees checking personal emails on their Mac-Based work devices can inadvertently expose your entire business network to cyber threats.
How to Protect Your Mac-Based Systems
With AI enhancing both cybersecurity defenses and phishing tactics, training your team to recognize suspicious activity is crucial to prevent clicks on malicious links.
Key safety measures include:
· Vigilantly scrutinize emails. Don’t rely solely on spotting spelling errors or poor grammar—AI can craft convincing messages. Verify sender addresses and hover over links to check legitimacy before clicking.
· Verify URLs carefully. Watch for misspellings or unusual domain extensions like .today or .info, which are common in scam sites.
· Access websites directly. Instead of clicking email links, type URLs into your browser to avoid malicious redirects.
· Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra security layer to your Mac-Based hardware, protecting login credentials and sensitive data even if breaches occur.
· Use caution on public WiFi. If you must connect, use a VPN for secure access to sensitive platforms like booking portals or banking.
· Keep personal and work accounts separate. Avoid accessing personal emails or social media on Mac-Based company devices to reduce exposure risks.
· Consult your MSP about endpoint security. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) software monitors Mac-Based desktops and mobile devices, blocking phishing attempts and alerting your MSP instantly to minimize data exposure.
Phishing threats are evolving rapidly, fueled by AI advancements. Empowering your team with up-to-date knowledge remains the strongest defense to protect your Mac-Based infrastructure. Stay alert and secure!
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