This post includes the details of the Coronavirus-themed attacks launched from May 03 to May 09, 2020.
Threat actors exploit the interest in the Coronavirus outbreak while infections increase worldwide, experts are observing new campaigns on a daily bases.
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Below a list of attacks detected this week.
May 03 – India’s Jio COVID-19 symptom checker exposed test results
A security glitch in the self-test coronavirus symptom checker developed by India’s Jio cell network exposed test results.
May 03 – TrickBot operators exploit Coronavirus as lures
IBM X-Force researchers spotted a new COVID-19-themed campaign spreading the infamous TrickBot trojan through fake messages.
May 04 – Nation-state actors are targeting UK universities to steal info on COVID-19 research
The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning of cyber attacks against UK universities and scientific institutes involved in COVID-19 research.
May 07 – Snake Ransomware hits Europe’s largest private hospital operator Fresenius during COVID-19 outbreak
Snake Ransomware operators launched a new campaign that has infected numerous companies worldwide including an health care organization.
May 09 – SilverTerrier gang uses COVID-19 lures in BEC attacks against healthcare, government organizations
Nigerian cyber gang SilverTerrier, specialized in BEC attacks, used COVID-19 lures in recent attacks on healthcare and government organizations.
If you are interested in COVID19-themed attacks from February 1 give a look at the following posts:
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