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Hackers taking advantage of coronavirus scare to spread malware
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Recently the coronavirus outbreak as caused a ton of concern. Hackers are using this to spread malware through emails in Japan by sending an email claiming that the coronavirus has affected Japan and to open and attachment for more information.
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https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/security-alert-corona-virus-phishing/
It looks like the Corona virus is being used as a window of opportunity for hackers to phish victims out of their personal information. Hackers are using the false identity of the CDC and claiming that the virus has come to a neighborhood near you. Scaring people into believing that they may be in jeopardy and offering medical advice through a shady link designed to steal personal info -
New current news of hackers taking advantage of the Corona Virus situation. Hackers are placing viruses on files for people to open and hack there systems. Taking advantage of software vendors flaws to install malware or ransomware.
https://www.avnetwork.com/blogs/hackers-are-taking-advantage-of-coronavirus-scare-to-spread-malware
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