Background

Cyber criminals are exploiting the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak with phishing scams and malware. By creating clickbait such as conspiracy theories about unreleased cures for Coronavirus, scammers can trick people into clicking on malicious links, spreading malware and ransomware.

Impact

https://www.zdnet.com/article/new-year-new-gadgets-heres-five-simple-tips-to-keep-your-new-devices-safe-from-hackers/

https://hotforsecurity.bitdefender.com/blog/2020-prediction-ransomware-to-become-more-dangerous-than-ever-21951.html

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-week-in-ransomware-december-13th-2019-data-extortion/

Background 

Fake news articles have been circulating on social media as sponsored ads, claiming that the Minister of Development is encouraging the public to invest in a new cryptocurrency trading platform called Bitcoin Storm, which allegedly can transform anyone into a millionaire within 3-4 months. The Ministry of Development has issued an official statement refuting these articles and warned the public that it is an investment scam. 

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