Especially during the vacation period, more people work from vacation locations (e.g., in hotels, airports, or cafes), and public Wi-Fi networks carry risks. Hackers can gain access to unsecured devices through these networks.

Cybercriminals take advantage of the absence of colleagues by sending fake emails from employees who are on vacation. During the vacation period, people are often less alert or more rushed, increasing the likelihood of mistakes.

Cybercriminals can exploit the hectic nature of completing tasks before vacation by sending an email with a payment request. It may appear as though the email is from the bank, prompting you to quickly complete the payment. Be critical and alert to suspicious requests, especially during this period.

Create a vacation schedule so it is clear which employees are present and which are not. This reduces the risk of social engineering. Social engineering involves deceiving people to obtain confidential information or gain access to systems, for example, by observing password entry or through phishing.

If a hacker attempts to access your laptop, securing it with a strong password helps. Even better is to secure your laptop with MFA. The attacker tries to access your laptop but encounters a block because your phone or app code is required to log in.

In addition to digital security risks, there are, of course, physical security risks. If your laptop or phone is stolen or lost, sensitive business information could be exposed. Make clear agreements about this.