"Warning As Dangerous Coronavirus Malware Is Sent To Millions: Here’s What You Need To Do"
The fear and confusion surrounding the coronavirus outbreak have prompted threat actors to develop coronavirus-themed malware campaigns that target millions of people. One highly-distributed email contains an attachment claiming to have important information on the coronavirus infection. Once the user opens the attachment and decides to enable editing and content, a trojan downloader is then installed on their computer. Trojans can allow attackers to steal credentials, collect data, spy on activities, and more. There has also been a significant increase in coronavirus-themed domains, which are 50% more likely to be malicious than other domains registered in the same period, such as those related to Valentine's Day. This article continues to discuss the rise in the distribution of coronavirus-themed malware through malicious emails and sites, as well as how users can avoid falling victim to such attacks.