United States, Britain warn that hackers increasingly use coronavirus bait

The hacking groups are sending phishing emails and setting up websites with Covid-19 virus subjects. — Reuters

WASHINGTON: US and British cybersecurity agencies warned April 8 that foreign government-backed hacking groups are using coronavirus themes to ply their way into computers and networks.

The groups are sending phishing emails and setting up websites with Covid-19 virus subjects, aiming to lure users to click on links that will expose their computers to penetration or introduce malware.