9 November 2025 Managing data breaches in the ‘silly season’ Halloween has passed and the countdown to Christmas has begun, with only 6 full working weeks remaining before many people turn off their laptops. This period before Christmas holidays can be intense. There is pressure to deliver projects and close out work before logging off, including social occasions, children’s concerts and prep for the big day. The frantic pace leads to rushed decision-making, multitasking to