Covid-19: Google says state-backed hackers increasing coronavirus phishing attacks


People walk past the logo of Google in Davos Switzerland Januar 22 2020.  REUTERSArnd Wiegmann

Google said on April 22 its Threat Analysis Group found hackers targeting international health organisations, including activity corroborating a Reuters report from early April that the World Health Organisation was targeted. — Reuters

Security experts at Alphabet Inc’s Google have identified more than a dozen government-backed hacking groups using the Covid-19 pandemic as cover for phishing and malware attempts.

Google said on April 22 its Threat Analysis Group found hackers targeting international health organisations, including activity corroborating a Reuters report from early April that the World Health Organisation was targeted.

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