Cyberattacks continue to mount during COVID-19 pandemic

Intelligence agencies, security firms, and big tech companies are warning about the growing threat of cybercriminals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ransomware attacks, phishing threats, and other malicious activities are targeting healthcare organizations worldwide. Scammers are also taking advantage of the crisis by selling personal protective equipment at inflated prices. The FBI has issued a warning about malware targeting supply chains, particularly the healthcare industry. Microsoft has alerted hospitals about sophisticated ransomware attacks targeting their VPNs and network devices. Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure systems in hospitals have doubled since the pandemic began.