Hackers always try to take advantage of a crisis, and the coronavirus pandemic is no exception. Since January 2020, fraudsters have used the COVID-19 pandemic to launch various cyberattacks, ranging from ransomware takeovers of hospital systems to private network hacks.
However, the most recent cybercrime plan uses the greatest cybersecurity vulnerability of all: human emotion. A wave of recent phishing attacks has targeted customers’ faith in well-known video conferencing systems to steal personal information and endanger lives. By imitating trusted tech platforms, hackers have adapted to the reality of remote work and telecommuting. Users of Skype, Zoom and Google Meet are increasingly the targets of deceptive cybercrime.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, many people are working out of the office. Without the guidance of an on-call network administrator or an IT expert, working from home may cause many problems with accessing and sharing information online.