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With everyone hunkered down, working from home, taking online classes or just killing the time browsing the web, cyber attacks are exploiting the public’s fears about the coronavirus and using email phishing schemes.

Cyber Attacks Increase as Cybercriminals Capitalize on COVID-19 Fears

The World Health Organization (WHO) has seen a two-fold increase in cyberattacks targeting the organisation in recent months, according to a report by Reuters. WHO chief information security officer Flavio Aggio told the news service that elite hackers took aim at the organisation earlier this month, attempting to gain unauthorised access to data.

World Health Organization sees targeted cyberattacks double

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In the latest sorry COVID-19 scam, fraudsters are impersonating financial institutions to steal from Americans expecting stimulus checks from the US federal government. Following the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, many Americans have been furloughed, fired, or had their hours or workload reduced as businesses across the country closed and lockdown measures were implemented.

Scammers Target US Stimulus Checks

COVID-19 is a rapidly spreading virus that is causing a fundamental shift in how business is conducted in every industry from retail, financial services, healthcare and more. Malicious attacks are rising during this time as hackers see the panic and opportunity to move swiftly to capitalize on fear and desire for answers.

Expert Insights: Cybersecurity Best Practices and Warnings During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Part I

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COVID-19-themed scams are exploding both online and offline. Hijacked Twitter accounts peddling fake cures, scammy sites offering emergency supplies, misinformation campaigns, phishing emails and – can you believe it? – even a computer antivirus solution that protects against COVID-19! What will online scammers think of next?

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