Photo by Jasmin Egger on Unsplash When the coronavirus pandemic hit, corporate processes shifted priorities to get through the pandemic. This included embracing and creating more remote solutions for both consumers and employees. As becomes the new normal for businesses across the world, it is time to face the truth. Rapid responses to the coronavirus pandemic to breaches. remote work have left organizations vulnerable security As of May 2nd, 2020 the FBI in cyber crimes with COVID-themed ranking at the top. reported a 800% increase malware As time went by, CISOs pivoted from handling routine tasks to dedicating all efforts to establish for newly-minted remote . secure connections workforces Still, there are some areas of business that have had it a lot harder than other industries in terms of . Below is a that have been kicked in the teeth by amid the COVID-19 lockdown. cybersecurity rundown of the industries cybercriminals Cyberattacks During the Pandemic 1. Healthcare The pandemic has undermined the healthcare industry in too many ways. Besides the already-present, complex issues like insufficient healthcare capacity and resourcing, the healthcare sector has become a . victim of cybersecurity attacks According to the published in April 2020, there has been a targeting both public and private companies, including the healthcare sector. INTERPOL report worrying surge in cyber attacks A cyber attack in a Czech hospital in March, a on a vaccine trial group in the UK, and an attack on the US Health Agency are just a few examples that have revealed which stakeholders have ignored to the surface. ransomware attack basic vulnerabilities 2. Private Sector The pandemic has caused a spike in and malware attacks. The attackers have been quick to prey on the pandemic chaos and have been embedding into 'decent-looking' emails. phishing all kinds of malware They masquerade malicious files as announcements or emails associated with the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). government So next time you get an email with a subject line that sounds like ‘updated cases of the coronavirus near you’, before opening this . think twice phishing postcard 3. Banking Banking is another . Most financial institutions have ' several years ago in order to boost efficiency and embrace cutting-edge technology to improve their financial . popular target for cyberattacks gone digital' services This dependence has created a breeding ground for . From hacking individual to those of companies and even governments, there has been a dramatic increase in . numerous fraud cases banking accounts ransomware attacks According to , the financial sector alone experienced a 238% surge in attacks from February to the end of April 2020. Carbon Black Inc. This has surely highlighted an Achilles heel in the security of financial institutions, due to a lack of controls and the use of legacy systems. 4. E-Commerce COVID-19 has shaped the way people shop -- An unprecedented amount of shoppers now make purchases online. However, this has also put online retail at risk, . A report by Sophos Labs suggests that over have been created with domains that are named after ‘COVID.’ creating a secondary issue 42,000 websites As you can see, opportunistic ‘shop’ online as well. cybercriminals The Bottom Line The COVID pandemic presents a to the world. record-breaking challenge While some people have shown courage and fortitude in the dark times, crime groups are exploiting fear and uncertainty to . target individuals and businesses As become more sophisticated, businesses will to keep hackers at bay. A strong security system is absolutely imperative. Stay safe and cyber secure. Don’t forget your vaccine and your mask. threat campaigns need to practice robust cybersecurity hygiene

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