Periods of high public attention, such as elections, can attract opportunistic attackers. Businesses are not the target of the election, but they can be caught up in the wave of scams and misleading messages that comes with it.
What to watch for
- Phishing emails and texts that use the news as a hook
- Fake websites and social media accounts
- Impersonation of well-known people or organisations
How to reduce the risk
- Remind staff to pause before clicking links or opening attachments
- Use multi-factor authentication on email and key systems
- Keep software and devices up to date
- Make it easy to report anything suspicious
Be ready to recover
If something does get through, secure, tested backup lets you restore your data and carry on. Make sure at least one copy is held offsite.
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