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Phishing Campaigns Tied To Coronavirus
As the coronavirus generates headlines around the world, cyber-criminals are continuing to use this public health crisis to spread phishing emails and create malicious domains for a variety of fraud.
The most recent example comes from the World Health Organization, a United Nations unit, which warned this week that fraudsters have started to use its name and images as part of phishing attacks and other scams.
“If you are contacted by a person or organization that appears to be from WHO, verify their authenticity before responding,” according to a warning posted on the WHO website. “WHO is aware of suspicious email messages attempting to take advantage of the 2019 novel coronavirus emergency.”
Remember, if you didn’t ask for it, aren’t expecting it, or don’t know the sender, don’t click on the link!
For more information regarding cyber-security and the coronavirus, go to:
https://blog.malwarebytes.com/social-engineering/2020/03/cybercriminals-impersonate-world-health-organization-to-distribute-fake-coronavirus-e-book/