December isn’t just about Christmas lights: for those working in cybersecurity, it’s the month when the human factor collapses and companies rush to buy solutions just to be “compliant” for the new year. A perfect breeding ground for mistakes, vulnerabilities, and choices that will be paid dearly in 2026. Frenzy, Tiredness and Lurking Attackers The arrival of December brings with it a strange mix of frenzy and vulnerability. On the one hand, employees, still stunned by the endless Black Friday deals, are dragging themselves towards Christmas with inboxes full of fake “order confirmations.” On the other hand, there are IT managers and