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    Thursday, 19 March 2020

    Cybercriminals are using COVID-19 discount codes to sell malware and fake items


    While the world is feeling frightened by the coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are taking full advantage of the situation by finding new ways to trick people into installing malware.  According to the latest research by security firm Checkpoint, hackers are using “COVID-19” code to sell malware and exploitation tools on the dark web. For example, below is a Facebook account hacking tool sold for $300 with “a 15% coronavirus discount.”   On the other hand, bad actors are also sending bogus product offers such a cheap MacBook Air, which is likely to be a fake or stolen product. So, you shouldn’t trust…

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