Vacations may end, but cybercriminals never take time off. In fact, research from ProofPoint and Check Point shows phishing attempts spike during the summer, making August one of the riskiest months for businesses.
Why the Surge?
Cybercriminals prey on seasonal trends:
- Travel scams – Check Point found a 55% increase in vacation-related domains registered in May 2025 compared to last year. Out of 39,000+ domains, 1 in 21 was flagged as malicious. Fake hotel and Airbnb websites are among the most common lures.
- Back-to-school scams – Universities are frequent targets, and phishing emails imitating legitimate school communications often slip into inboxes. Employees working on advanced degrees or checking personal emails on work devices can expose your entire network with just one bad click.
In short: cybercriminals know employees are distracted, checking personal accounts, and more likely to let their guard down.
The New Reality: AI-Powered Phishing
Artificial intelligence is making phishing attacks more convincing than ever. Messages are better written, look authentic, and are harder for employees to spot. That’s why prevention is no longer optional—it’s critical.
Practical Steps to Stay Secure
Here’s how to keep your business safe during high-risk months:
- Train your team – Don’t rely on spotting misspellings alone. Check sender addresses, hover over links, and confirm details before clicking.
- Double-check URLs – Look for strange spellings or uncommon domain endings (.today, .info, etc.), which are often used in scams.
- Go direct – Instead of clicking links in emails, type the website yourself or use trusted bookmarks.
- Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) – Even if credentials are stolen, MFA adds another layer of protection.
- Avoid personal email on work devices – Keep personal and professional accounts separate to reduce risk.
- Secure remote connections – Use a VPN when working on public WiFi.
- Invest in endpoint security – Advanced tools like Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) automatically detect and stop phishing attempts, malware, and suspicious behavior before damage spreads.
Final Word
Phishing attacks are more sophisticated—and more dangerous—than ever. Your best defense is awareness, training, and the right security tools. Don’t wait until a single click costs you millions.
👉 Start the season secure—schedule your FREE Cybersecurity Assessment today.
Why Phishing Attacks Surge in August—and How to Protect Your Business
Vacations may end, but cybercriminals never take time off. In fact, research from ProofPoint and Check Point shows phishing attempts spike during the summer, making August one of the riskiest months for businesses.
Why the Surge?
Cybercriminals prey on seasonal trends:
- Travel scams – Check Point found a 55% increase in vacation-related domains registered in May 2025 compared to last year. Out of 39,000+ domains, 1 in 21 was flagged as malicious. Fake hotel and Airbnb websites are among the most common lures.
- Back-to-school scams – Universities are frequent targets, and phishing emails imitating legitimate school communications often slip into inboxes. Employees working on advanced degrees or checking personal emails on work devices can expose your entire network with just one bad click.
In short: cybercriminals know employees are distracted, checking personal accounts, and more likely to let their guard down.
The New Reality: AI-Powered Phishing
Artificial intelligence is making phishing attacks more convincing than ever. Messages are better written, look authentic, and are harder for employees to spot. That’s why prevention is no longer optional—it’s critical.
Practical Steps to Stay Secure
Here’s how to keep your business safe during high-risk months:
- Train your team – Don’t rely on spotting misspellings alone. Check sender addresses, hover over links, and confirm details before clicking.
- Double-check URLs – Look for strange spellings or uncommon domain endings (.today, .info, etc.), which are often used in scams.
- Go direct – Instead of clicking links in emails, type the website yourself or use trusted bookmarks.
- Enable Multifactor Authentication (MFA) – Even if credentials are stolen, MFA adds another layer of protection.
- Avoid personal email on work devices – Keep personal and professional accounts separate to reduce risk.
- Secure remote connections – Use a VPN when working on public WiFi.
- Invest in endpoint security – Advanced tools like Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) automatically detect and stop phishing attempts, malware, and suspicious behavior before damage spreads.
Final Word
Phishing attacks are more sophisticated—and more dangerous—than ever. Your best defense is awareness, training, and the right security tools. Don’t wait until a single click costs you millions.
👉 Start the season secure—schedule your FREE Cybersecurity Assessment today.