# Ho-Ho-Hold Up—Is That Message Real? Bad Santas Are Sending Seasonal Scams

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Podcast: [DISCARDED: Tales From the Threat Research Trenches](https://stenobird.com/podcast/discarded-tales-from-the-threat-research-trenches-5154469)
Published: 2025-12-09T09:00:00+00:00
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Send us fan mail! Happy Holidays to all our Cyber Pals! Host Selena Larson, and co-guest ho-ho-ho hosts, Tim Kromphardt & Sarah Sabotka unwrap the surprising (and sometimes clever) ways cybercriminals use seasonal themes to trick both consumers and enterprises. From fake party invites and too-good-to-be-true discounts to holiday-flavored malware and RMM delivery, the team breaks down how threat actors capitalize on increased spending, lower vigilance, and year-end business pressure. They ...

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