Police warn about hackers spreading malware through Covid-19 news
This hacker group specializes in using shocking, inaccurate information about the Covid-19 virus to arouse curiosity and make users click on it, in order to spread malware.
On February 16, Hanoi City Police announced that through situation monitoring work, the City Police's professional units discovered information about the spread of malware hidden under documents related to the Covid-19 virus.
These malicious codes allow hackers to damage, modify or copy data, or even interfere with the operation of a user's computer or computer network.
Malware researchers predict that the number of malware spread based on information about the Covid-19 virus will increase because information about the Covid-19 virus is a hot topic today.
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| Warning about malware disguised as information about the Corona virus (Covid-19). |
Subjects will use shocking, inaccurate information about Covid-19 as bait to commit crimes and spread malware in many formats.
To avoid becoming victims of this malware, Hanoi City Police advise people to avoid accessing suspicious links related to the Covid-19 virus, except for information posted by official agencies and from reliable sources.
When receiving an attachment, pay attention to the extension of the downloaded file, be careful with documents and video files with the “.exe” or “.lnk” format.
In addition, users should proactively equip themselves with security solutions and install anti-virus software to avoid threats from malware and improve the ability to protect information systems on the network./.