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Holiday Hits: Hackers Love to Strike When Defenders Are Away

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Summary

- Attack intensity surged during the holiday period. - Hackers used highly automated bots to maximize dwell time before discovery.

Why It Matters for Texas Credit Unions

The article highlights cybersecurity issues that are relevant for all credit unions, including those in Texas.

Original Source Material

Honeypots Reveal Automated Bots' 'Attack Intensity' Surged Over Christmastime 2025 Memo for cybersecurity defenders: Honeypots reveal attack intensity surged over the recent holiday period, as hackers continued their well-known propensity for probing defenses and striking in the off hours, using highly automated bots, to try and maximize their dwell time before discovery.