"Scammers Are Trying to Exploit Coronavirus Concerns to Breach Companies"

Hackers are taking advantage of the fear stemming from the coronavirus outbreak by sending emails, containing warnings about the economic consequences associated with the spread of this virus, to companies. According to researchers at Proofpoint, hackers are targeting businesses in sectors that are likely to suffer the most as a result of the coronavirus. Targeted businesses include those engaged in manufacturing, transportation, and finance. The phishing emails discovered by researchers specifically address a particular industry, such as the shipping industry, in their subject lines. Recipients are then directed to download on an attachment, which the messages claim to provide additional information on how the coronavirus could impact their industry. The perpetrators behind the execution of these coronavirus-themed phishing scams appear to be from Russia and Eastern Europe. This article continues to discuss the coronavirus and how hackers are exploiting the fears surrounding this outbreak to steal sensitive data from companies. 

CyberScoop reports "Scammers Are Trying to Exploit Coronavirus Concerns to Breach Companies"