Hackers take advantage of any situation

Malicious phishing emails are the easiest way a bad actor can get inside your security perimeter.

“Eighty-four percent of organizations were phishing victims last year, 59% of whom were hit with ransomware.”

Brandon Vigliarolo, from Tech Republic

They will also exploit any situation:

Phishing campaign targets European officials assisting in refugee operations – The Record by Recorded Future

Which is why every organisation needs to have training in place for their staff, management, board members and even third parties they work with, to prepare them for these cyber security attacks.

Further Reading

Ransomware infections top list of the most common results of phishing attacks | TechRepublic