CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC [COVID-19] BASED CYBER ATTACKS Novel Coronavirus, originated in December 2019 is a viral disease spread worldwide. It has been reported that Threat Actors are using the COVID-19 pandemic as a cyber attack vector for their own notorious gains. Cyber criminals are taking advantage of victims increased craving for information about the Novel Coronavirus due to fear and uncertainity associated with it as the outbreak of the disease is progressing worldwide. ATTACK STAGES- PRIMARY SET OF ATTACKS: The Threat actors employed references related to COVID-19 in phishing attacks to steal information and drop additional malware. TACTICS AND ATTACK PROCEDURES INVOLVED POST INITIAL PHASE OF ATTACKS: Threat actors devise following new strategies to target victims with scams or malware campaigns: Use of Legitimate corporate branding in the name of COVID-19 to send m...
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