August 18, 2025
While you and your team might be returning from summer breaks, cybercriminals remain relentlessly active. Studies from ProofPoint and Check Point reveal a surge in phishing attacks during the summer months. Here’s how to stay vigilant and safeguard your business.
Why Are Summer Months Riskier?
Cyber attackers exploit your summer travel plans by mimicking hotel and Airbnb websites, according to Check Point Research. They've identified a 55% rise in new travel-related domain registrations in May 2025 compared to last year, with over 39,000 domains created—1 in 21 flagged as malicious or suspicious.
Additionally, the back-to-school season triggers an increase in phishing emails impersonating legitimate university communications, targeting students and staff alike. Even if your business isn’t directly affected, employees checking personal emails on work devices can inadvertently expose your company to cyber threats with just one wrong click.
How to Protect Your Business
While AI enhances cybersecurity defenses and streamlines processes, it also enables attackers to craft more believable phishing scams. Educating yourself and your team to recognize these threats is crucial to avoid falling victim.
Follow these essential safety tips to defend against attacks:
• Vigilantly scrutinize suspicious emails. Don’t just look for spelling mistakes or poor grammar—AI can generate polished phishing emails. Verify the sender’s email address and inspect any visible links carefully to confirm authenticity.
• Verify URLs thoroughly. Look out for misspellings or unusual domain extensions like .today or .info, which are common in scam websites.
• Always navigate to websites directly. Instead of clicking links in emails or messages, manually type the website address or use a trusted search engine.
• Activate Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA adds an extra security layer, protecting your login credentials and sensitive data even if a breach occurs.
• Use caution with public WiFi. When accessing sensitive information on public networks, always utilize a VPN to secure your connection.
• Avoid checking personal emails on work devices. Keep personal accounts on personal devices and reserve work devices exclusively for business activities to minimize risk.
• Consult your MSP about endpoint security. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tools monitor devices, block phishing attempts, and alert your managed service provider immediately if a threat is detected, significantly reducing data exposure.
With phishing tactics evolving rapidly—accelerated by AI—keeping your team educated is your strongest defense. Stay proactive, stay protected!
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