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Threat actors exploit the interest in the Coronavirus outbreak while infections increase worldwide, experts are observing new campaigns on a daily bases.
Below a list of attacks detected this week.
Group-IB helped Russian Police in detaining the operators of a fraudulent online service, selling fake digital passes to move around Moscow amid COVID-19 lockdown.
April 28 – Experts warn of deliveries scams that use a COVID-19 theme
Kaspersky experts uncovered a new wave of phishing scams that use a COVID-19 theme and impersonate shipping carriers, including FedEx, UPS, and DHL.
April 30 – Crooks spread malware via pirated movies during COVID-19 outbreak
Microsoft warns of a spike in malware spreading via pirate streaming services and movie piracy sites during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 30 – RDP brute-force attacks rocketed since beginning of COVID-19
The number of RDP brute-force attacks is skyrocketing in mid-March due to remote working imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 1 – COVID-19 disinformation and misinformation campaigns continue to proliferate
COVID-19 disinformation and misinformation campaigns continue to proliferate around the world, with potentially harmful consequences for society.
May 1 – Europol analyses on criminal operations in Europe during COVID-19 Crisis
Threat actors and criminal organizations continue to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to make money, Europol warns.
May 2- TrickBot operators exploit COVID-19 as lures
IBM X-Force researchers spotted a new COVID-19-themed campaign spreading the infamous TrickBot trojan through fake messages.
If you are interested in COVID19-themed attacks from February 1 give a look at the following posts:
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