Phishing attacks for the COVID-19 era: What to look out for

Despite the devastating recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus, phishing attacks continue to drag us and our businesses down. So how exactly do COVID-19 related phishing attacks work? Cybercriminals have taken it upon themselves to wreak havoc and feed off the fears people have about the virus. Emails are being sent that ask their targets to open attachments containing information about the latest coronavirus statistics or news. Or, they claim to be from legitimate companies offering information about COVID-19. Most malicious emails contain attachments or links, which when clicked or opened, can contain malicious software or viruses which will attack… [Continue Reading]