Hackers are jumping on the COVID-19 pandemic to spread malware

Hackers are jumping on the COVID-19 pandemic to spread malware

4 years ago
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https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/12/hackers-coronavirus-malware/

If there’s one thing certain during a pandemic, it’s that hackers will use it for their own gain.

Don’t be too surprised. Every time there’s a major news story, a world event or even regular national events like tax preparation season, hackers jump at the chance to take advantage of the uptick in chatter to launch attacks against unsuspecting victims.

Hackers are jumping on the COVID-19 pandemic to spread malware

Mar 12, 2020, 10:17pm UTC
https://techcrunch.com/2020/03/12/hackers-coronavirus-malware/ > If there’s one thing certain during a pandemic, it’s that hackers will use it for their own gain. > Don’t be too surprised. Every time there’s a major news story, a world event or even regular national events like tax preparation season, hackers jump at the chance to take advantage of the uptick in chatter to launch attacks against unsuspecting victims.