COVID-19 is being used as a phishing lure by cybercriminals and willincrease as publicity around the virus increases. Trusted brands, like World Health Organization (WHO) & U.S. Center for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), are used to build credibility & entice users into opening attachments
5 tips on what you should do
- Don’t click on any COVID-19 related links or attachments you receive via email or messaging apps. This includes messages to personal email providers like Gmail
- Don’t be fooled by legitimate-looking branding on messages you receive, there are good fakes doing the rounds.
- Don’t get panicked. Cybercriminals will also often use language that conveys a sense of urgency, so be alert
- If you want COVID-19 news, navigate directly to the WHO & CDC websites.
- As always, don’t put your credentials into third-party sites unless you’re 100% sure you’re on the correct site
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