"Scammers Are Using Fake Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Sites to Steal Your Money"

Cybercriminals are using the distribution of stimulus payments aimed at fighting the negative economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic to steal data and money. Researchers at Check Point discovered an increase in malicious stimulus-themed websites and emails. According to the researchers, 4,405 stimulus-related domains have been registered since the beginning of March. The security company also observed an increase in the daily average of COVID-19-related attacks from 14,000 in March to 20,000 in April. Phishing made up more than 90 percent of attacks launched in the past two weeks. This article continues to discuss the rise in fake coronavirus stimulus payment sites and the continued exploitation of the pandemic to commit cybercrimes. 

TNW reports "Scammers Are Using Fake Coronavirus Stimulus Payment Sites to Steal Your Money"