(ChurchLeaders) Cybercriminals exploiting natural disasters or tragic events is nothing new. We’ve witnessed attackers take full advantage of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina. However, with the worldwide chaos that continues to spread from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, we’re witnessing all-time moral lows in the exploitation of individual fears and panic.
Over the last few months, Thirtyseven4 has seen a significant spike in COVID-19 scams, in the form of coronavirus-themed phishing scams, hoaxes, fake online donation sites, malware and apps. With stimulus checks getting dispersed, cybercriminals will be looking at creative ways of digitally stealing those funds from you.