covid-19 scam
COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Sharp Uptick in Misinformation, Fake Domains
Half of cybersecurity professionals regard misinformation as a major threat to the enterprise 46% of organizations plan to improve their ability to react to misinformation and fake domains Erosion of trust caused ...
FBI Warns Consumers about COVID-19 Antibody Testing Scams
Lockdown measures may be easing across the world, but we are not out of the woods yet. Scammers continue to leverage the coronavirus crisis by recycling old ruses or devising new schemes ...
Fake COVID-19 Cryptocurrency Emerges Promising to Gain Value with Each Death
A new report reveals exponential growth in the number of phishing and website scams leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic, including websites peddling fake COVID-19 cryptocurrencies and crypto wallets that aim to siphon data ...
Covid-19 related crimes swindled $12 million from U.S. citizens in just 3 months
The coronavirus outbreak has opened new doors for bad actors and fraudsters attempting to profit off the health crisis. Scammers have shown no sign of fatigue over the past months, hitting consumers ...
Beware of Shady Websites Pushing Pharmaceuticals for COVID-19
Researchers have uncovered several shadowy sellers eager to capitalize on the quest for a treatment for COVID-19. Scared shoppers should be aware that these websites are only trying to get their attention ...
UK Cyber Body Offers Practical Guidelines on Dealing with Coronavirus-Themed Cyber Threats
The National Cyber Security Centre, the UK’s independent authority on cybersecurity, has released practical advice for individuals and organizations on how to deal with coronavirus-related malicious cyber activity. In a joint announcement ...
Surge in Online Shopping Drives Major Increase in Coronavirus-Themed Fraud Attempts
Attempts to defraud consumers are on the rise, as scammers exploit the surge in online activity during the COVID-19 lockdown. Merchants are starting to suffer dramatic increases in COVID-19-related phishing activities, with ...
Is Costco sending you freebies and stimulus checks? No, it’s just another petty scam.
Last week, the FBI announced that fraudsters are sending out bogus text messages offering stimulus checks or packages to loyal Costco customers. Consumers all across the U.S. should be aware that Costco ...
Pay me or I’ll cough: Bad actors bully email recipients with new Covid-19 extortion scam
Cyber criminals hit a new low this month, proving once again that they’ll go to any lengths to extort their victims. This time around, it’s not just about ruining your reputation and ...
Instant communication platforms are prime targets for cybercriminals during Covid-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 outbreak has transformed into a 24/7 nightmare for people all over the globe. Safety measures have forced workers to comply with Coronavirus recommendations or their employer’s policy, and start working ...
