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Hackers use Coronavirus to trick victims into new online scams

Liz Lindsay


Researchers found that email attacks using coronavirus as a lure are expanding in number and reach, with victims having personal and financial information stolen. Hackers are using coronavirus fears to trick victims. One campaign uses the logo of the WHO (World Health Organization) to spoof official advice emails, which trick users into downloading keylogging malware (AgentTesla) which can then record all keys pressed by the victim, potentially giving hackers access to online banking accounts


 
 
 

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