GLOBAL PAYROLL MAGAZINE
71
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. Yet, it’s also a period that comes with heightened risks. Cybercriminals see this busy time as an opportunity to target payroll systems that hold sensitive financial and personal information.
By Maggie Leese
Scams targeting payroll data tend to increase over the holiday season, with attacks exploiting the rush to close out the year. There are many risks, from phishing emails disguised as year-end bonus announcements to fraudulent change of bank account requests or ghost employees created during this peak recruitment period. Let’s explore 5 key strategies to safeguard payroll data and provide peace of mind for payroll professionals this holiday season.
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