Cybersecurity Tips this Easter

Don’t Trust the Easter Bunny – He Might Be a Cybercrook

Easter: a time for chocolate eggs, family gatherings, and... cybercrime? That’s right – while you’re enjoying your hot cross buns and plotting the ultimate Easter egg hunt, cybercrooks are plotting something else entirely: how to steal your identity and your money. Bah humbug! (Wait, wrong holiday – but you get the point.)

This time of year, cybercriminals are just as active as the Easter Bunny – only they’re not delivering joy. Instead, they’re sending fake e-cards, phishing texts, dodgy discounts, and “too-good-to-be-true” giveaways.

Here's what you might see hopping into your inbox:

• Easter-themed spam promising free chocolates (lies!)
   
• Fake order confirmations or shipping notifications
   
• Scams disguised as charitable donations or last-minute travel deals
   
• Social media promotions offering free baskets in exchange for your soul (or just your data)
  
   

So what can you do to avoid falling for the Bunny’s bait?

1. Trust issues? Good. Double-check every Easter-themed message before clicking. If it looks too generous to be true—it probably is.
    

2. Feeling charitable? Great. Just donate to legit, known organisations. Google is your best friend here.
    

3. Unsolicited e-cards? No thanks. That surprise greeting could be malware in disguise.
    

4. Shop smart. Only use secure websites you know and love. And for extra protection, get yourself a VPN and a solid security suite.
    

5. Think before you post. Don’t announce to the world (and hackers) that you’re sunning it up in Marbella while your house is empty.
   
    

Bonus Bunny Tips:
Teach the little ones in your life about online scams—especially if they’re gaming or downloading apps during the school break. Stranger danger applies online, too!

Remember, putting all your digital eggs in one basket is a cyber no-no. This Easter, let us worry about your security while you focus on finding that last egg hiding behind the sofa.

Book in for a call to discuss your security options with us today.