Holiday Horror Stories: Why Hackers Love Long Weekends!

In this episode of Cyberside Chats, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin break down real-life cyberattacks that hit during holiday weekends, including the infamous Kaseya ransomware attack and the MOVEit data breach.

You’ll hear:
• Why 91% of ransomware attacks happen outside business hours
• How hackers strategically time attacks around holidays—when your staff is least prepared
• Lessons from Krispy Kreme, Target, and even the Bank of Bangladesh
• Practical takeaways to harden your defenses before the next long weekend

📽️ Watch the video: https://youtu.be/pCuYx9nPXgk
🎧 Listen to the podcast: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/cyber-attacks-on-holiday-weekends-a-growing-threat/

Plan ahead. Patch before you relax, and test your holiday response plan. Contact us if you need help with testing, policy development, or training.

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