COVID-19 has drastically changed the market landscape, with many people purchasing essential goods online rather than in physical store locations. This has resulted in a cybercrime gold rush of cybercriminals exploiting the pandemic to create profit-motivated attacks.
Palo Alto Networks’ blog touches upon the different ways cybercriminals take advantage of people searching for COVID-19 updates. It also reflects on what the future market landscape may look like due to COVID-19, suggesting that incidences of cybercrime may inevitably increase as economies go into recessions and people struggle with financial difficulties. This blog offers some tips for consumers and businesses to stay safe during the pandemic, reminding readers to rethink and re-evaluate their current data protection plans in place.
Find out how to avoid being a victim or what to do if you happen to experience a cyberattack.
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