Alerts

Background

As Brunei announced its first case of COVID-19, some have taken advantage of the situation by creating and circulating fake news regarding the issue, in an attempt to create panic and cause distress. Be careful about what you share on social media and check your sources before forwarding messages.

Recommendations

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