How Cyber-Criminals Are Weathering COVID-19

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In many ways, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a boon to cyber-criminals: With unprecedented numbers of people working from home and anxious for news about the virus outbreak, it’s hard to imagine a more target-rich environment for phishers, scammers and malware purveyors. In addition, many crooks are finding the outbreak has helped them better market their cyber-criminal wares and services.

But it’s not all good news: The Coronavirus also has driven up costs and disrupted key supply lines for many cyber-criminals. Here’s a look at how they’re adjusting to these new realities.

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There are plenty of cybercriminals and common crooks. I don't think the pandemic results have any effect on the increase/decrease in fraud at the time of the pandemic. I guess you are right about something, though. I think the relevant products now are picking up during a pandemic, and cybercriminals are taking great advantage of that. I try to be careful so I don't fall for any provocations on the Internet. I recently ordered instant covid tests from an official dealer at https://www.confirmbiosciences.com/c...irus-test-kit/. Good thing these guys turned out to be a reputable firm, and all their tests arrived unprecedentedly.