Gifts and Grifts: 2025 Infosec Hacked for the Holidays Free Training Resources
Happy holidays from the team at Infosec! Although the holidays bring many reasons to celebrate, hackers aim to replace your gifts with grifts. Want to keep your team safe? Train your employees on common holiday scams and best practices for online shopping cybersecurity with our FREE, holiday-themed security awareness toolkit.

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2025 Infosec Hacked for the Holidays
How can you avoid getting hacked this holiday season? Open all gifts and no grifts with this year’s Hacked for the Holidays security awareness training toolkit. Learn how to shop for gifts safely, avoid smartwatch malware and secure your home Wi-Fi network using our free resources.
Download this free holiday gift from us to help educate your employees this holiday season. This toolkit includes:
- Infosec IQ training module to further develop employee cybersecurity awareness and knowledge
- Hacked for the Holidays infographic with key tips to help employees stay cyber-safe
- Employee presentation, newsletter and Zoom background to reinforce cybersecurity best practices around the holidays
Cybersecurity tips to stay cyber-safe this holiday season
Avoid dangerous links during high-pressure sales
Many of this season’s hottest children’s toys are available via livestreams at specific times or drops. Scammers exploit the high-pressure market by distributing dangerous links.
Know the security risks of smartwatches
Smartwatches make excellent gifts across various age groups, but many users are unaware of their security risks. Using a VPN on your phone and smartwatch can combat these threats.
Secure your home Wi-Fi network for guests
During holiday gatherings, lots of devices share the same home Wi-Fi. The right precautions can keep your home cyber-safe for guests and uninvite hackers from the party.
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