Summer is when we finally unplug, get outside, and maybe even hop on a plane. But as you set your out-of-office message and swap your work shoes for sandals, cybercriminals are clocking in. The warmer months are prime time for scams that target distracted professionals, remote workers, and businesses running on skeleton crews. From fake travel bookings to sketchy Wi-Fi in tropical cafes, threat actors know exactly how to strike when your guard is down.
One of the most common traps we see is phishing campaigns that mimic airlines, hotels, or rental platforms—luring people into clicking malicious links or entering credentials on bogus websites. At the same time, vacationers often connect to public Wi-Fi without a second thought, exposing sensitive data to man-in-the-middle attacks. For business owners, the bigger danger might be what’s happening back at HQ: cybercriminals love to launch Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks when decision-makers are offline, rerouting invoices or changing wire instructions under your radar.
There’s also a growing trend in auto-pay redirection scams, where attackers gain access to your systems, then quietly change payment destinations or banking details for recurring vendors. These types of breaches can go unnoticed for weeks—long enough to cause serious financial damage. It’s one of the many reasons why proactive monitoring and behavioral threat detection is critical during the summer months.
At Vintage IT Services, we stay vigilant even when you’re OOO. Our Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools flag unusual behavior fast, and our 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC) investigates anything suspicious before it becomes a real problem. Plus, our phishing simulation and training platform, KnowBe4, helps your team spot summer scams before clicking. Whether you’re heading to the Hill Country or hopping across Europe, we’re here to make sure your business stays safe, responsive, and resilient.
Contact us to ensure your network is safe before you take your next vacation.