This week on Brutally Honest Security, host Eric Taylor flags a timely and critical risk: the surge in holiday-season scams.

As festive shopping, deliveries, and goodwill ramp up, so do scams targeting unsuspecting shoppers, families, and well-meaning gift-givers.

Topics covered:

🎯 The most common holiday scams - from fake retail sites and spoofed delivery notices to phishing & smishing, fake charities, and “too-good-to-be-true” deals - help your friends and family to stay safe this holiday season!

🔎 How to vet a suspicious link, website, or message - explain what to look for to determine if it’s legit or a trap. Fake logos, odd URLs, spelling errors, or pressure to act fast? All red flags.

👥 Why you should share what you know - warning friends, family, and coworkers about scams can save someone from getting hooked. A little awareness can ripple far and wide.

No script. No limits. If it matters in cyber, it’s fair game.

👉 Tune in every Monday to cut through the noise of the past week and walk away with the fixes and priorities that actually reduce risk.

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