"Hackers Are Using Coronavirus Maps To Spread Malware On Your Computer"

The security firm, Reason Labs, released a new report that reveals the recent abuse of dashboards made by organizations, including John Hopkins University, to monitor the COVID-19 outbreak. According to the report, hackers are using these dashboards to inject malware into computers and steal sensitive information such as passwords, credit card numbers, and more. Researchers have stressed that the growing panic surrounding the outbreak, as well as the increase in efforts to combat the virus, have opened doors for hackers to distribute information-stealing malware. Attackers are designing coronavirus-related websites that appear as genuine maps for tracking the virus, but are platforms for spreading malware, called AZORult. In order for users to protect their computers from this malware, they are advised only to use verified COVID-19 dashboards and to check the URL of a linked website before clicking. This article continues to discuss the use of dashboards to gain information regarding coronavirus, hackers' exploitation of fear surrounding the virus, and the distribution of AZORult malware via coronavirus-related websites created by attackers.

TechWorm reports "Hackers Are Using Coronavirus Maps To Spread Malware On Your Computer"