The Three Greatest Valentine’s Day Cyber Threats

Valentine’s Day is a boon to restaurants, retailers, flower shops, online dating sites – and cyber hackers. That’s because consumers’ defenses are down, as they search for great deals on gifts for loved ones – or seek to start a new relationship online. As a result, company networks, from mid-market B2B enterprises to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), can be compromised. 

According to Comodo Cybersecurity, the three greatest Valentine’s Day cyber threats this year are:

Phishing emails targeting online shoppers and daters  Malware advertising mimicking legitimate websites  Cyberattacks targeting point-of-sale devices Industries Vulnerable to a Valentine Day’s Cyber MassacreWhile all companies should mount a strong defense, there are several sectors that are especially vulnerable to cyberattacks this Valentine’s Day:

Restaurants: Restaurants are vulnerable to point-of-sale (POS) diversion with payment tablets. While credit card risk engines can easily…