As we head into the holiday period, cybercriminal activity significantly increases — and organisations of all sizes need to be hyper-vigilant.

Today’s threat landscape is more aggressive than ever. Ransomware attacks continue to be one of the most damaging cybersecurity threats, and threat actors are targeting small and medium-sized firms just as much as large enterprises. No organisation is “too small” to be on the radar.

Another common threat is Invoice Redirect Fraud. Criminals are sending emails impersonating legitimate suppliers, requesting changes to bank account details. This is catching many finance teams off guard. Any request to update payment information should be treated with extreme caution and verified through a trusted communication channel.

We’re also seeing increased exploitation of:

1. Phishing and social engineering tactics
2. Cloud configuration weaknesses
3. Remote workforce security gaps
4. Identity and access mismanagement across platforms like Microsoft 365

With so many attack vectors, NOW IS THE TIME for organisations to take proactive steps toward strengthening their security posture.


How VMGroup Can Help Protect Your Business

We provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to help you prevent, detect, and respond to cyber threats:

• Security Awareness Training – Equip your staff with the knowledge to identify and avoid attacks.

• Cybersecurity Audit – Identify your organisation’s vulnerabilities and receive clear, actionable remediation guidance and improvement steps.

• Cloud & Microsoft 365 Security Reviews – Ensure your cloud environments are configured securely and weaknesses are addressed. Each assessment is benchmarked against industry standards, including CIS and NIST CSF.

• Vulnerability Management & Penetration Testing – Uncover technical vulnerabilities before attackers do.

• Firewall Review as a Service – Ongoing evaluations to ensure your network perimeter is secure and support compliance efforts.

• CISO (Chief Information Security Officer) – On-demand expert guidance to support your security strategy.

• Incident Response services – Fast, expert support when an incident occurs — reducing impact and downtime.

Below you will find some Tips for good Cyber Security Hygiene to help your teams stay safe throughout the season.

Stay vigilant. Stay proactive. Stay secure.

If you’d like help improving your organisation’s cybersecurity posture, our team is here to support you. Please reach out at +353(0)15241630 or lodge your query through the Contact us section below.