Watch out - hackers are coming after your Christmas bonus, as paychecks come under threat

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• Attackers exploit help desk personnel to gain unauthorized payroll system access
• Social engineering lets hackers redirect employee salaries without triggering alerts
• Targeting individual paychecks keeps attacks under law enforcement and corporate radar

Payroll systems are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, particularly during periods when bonuses and end-of-year payments are expected.