Every year, Black Friday promises big discounts. But for cybercriminals, it’s a different kind of opportunity: the perfect time to flood inboxes with scam emails that look just legitimate enough to fool the unprepared.
For businesses, this spike in phishing activity isn’t just a consumer problem. It’s a corporate risk. All it takes is one employee clicking the wrong “offer” to open the door to ransomware, credential theft, or data loss.
So the real question isn’t just “Could you spot a scam?” — it’s “Can your team?”
Attackers know that people expect marketing emails, delivery updates, and promo codes in November. That makes their phishing emails harder to distinguish from the real thing.
They’ll spoof major brands, mimic courier notifications, or promise “limited-time deals” — all designed to trigger a click without a second thought.
In this high-volume, high-tempo environment, even trained employees can be caught off guard.
Here’s what your staff should look out for:
Encourage staff to slow down, inspect links, and when in doubt — don’t click.
Cyber awareness isn’t a one-time training. It’s a mindset shift.
At Magix, we recommend regular phishing simulations and awareness sessions, especially during high-risk periods like Black Friday. Our managed services help organisations:
Black Friday is a great time for sales. But it’s also prime time for scams. Make sure your team knows what to expect — and what to do — when a suspicious email hits their inbox.
Because in cyber security, awareness is your first and strongest line of defence.
Want to test your team’s scam-spotting skills? Get in touch with Magix to run a phishing readiness assessment.
