Cybercriminals sensing opportunities in lockdowns, warns Europol

Hackers are taking advantage of the fact that more people are working from home and directing attacks at corporate networks in a bid to force them to pay ransoms. Additionally, scam artists are taking advantage of fears of coronavirus infection. — Dreamstime/TNS

Cybercrime has surged in Europe as criminals exploit opportunities presented by the coronavirus pandemic, said Europol in a report on Internet crime trends released on Nov 11.

Hackers are taking advantage of the fact that more people are working from home and directing attacks at corporate networks in a bid to force them to pay ransoms. Additionally, scam artists are taking advantage of fears of coronavirus infection.