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.