COVID-19-triggered threat changes will linger beyond crisis, say most security pros

A recent survey conducted by Black Hat found that cybersecurity threats have increased due to the coronavirus pandemic, and security professionals do not expect a return to normalcy. Concerns were raised about the integrity of the upcoming US presidential election and the vulnerability of remote-access systems. Experts predict that cyber attackers will continue to exploit the crisis and expect changes in cyber operations to persist even after the pandemic ends. The healthcare industry has also experienced increased cybersecurity concerns due to the rapid adoption of telehealth services and the development of contact-tracing apps.