Covid-19: Computer threats arise from coronavirus crisis when working at home

A worker uses a desktop computer whilst working from home. The explosion of video conferencing can create a multitude of vulnerabilities, Sundermeier said. In addition to passwords being posted in view of the camera, participants can blurt out seemingly innocuous information that a cyber criminal can exploit. — Bloomberg

Malware expert Steven Sundermeier has a message: If you're working from home, you might ward off a Covid-19 infection, but you could be more susceptible to a computer virus.

"The threat is definitely greater," Sundermeier said recently. "It is very important for computer users to understand that cyber criminals are out there."