The COVID-19 pandemic created a worldwide panic. To cybercriminals, this presents an opportunity to steal money, data, and identities. The scammers can manipulate people’s emotions to get them to act against their interests. Read more here: https://swifttechsolutions.com/swifttech-blog/cybersecurity/watch-out-for-covid-19-scams/

1. By SWIFTTECH SOLUTIONS
Watch out for COVID-19 Scams

2. people’s emotions
Scammers manipulate
to hookthem.

3. 1 2 3
Common Themes Scammer Methods Tips to Follow

4. 1
Themes
Scammers Use

5. COVID-19
Scammers take advantage of
to steal money, data, and identities.

6. Different themes are used
to hook victims
Online meeting
platforms
COVID tracking maps Medical advice

7. Different themes are used
to hook victims
Vaccines Tech support scams Fake healthcare
organizationalerts

8. Be cautious with COVID themed communications

9. 2
Scammer
Methods

10. Using previously discussed
themes, scammers will attack
using the
following
methods.

11. Phishing
Ransomware
Business email compromise

12. Phone scams
Spyware
Fraud websites / accounts

13. There are tips you can follow
to avoid COVID scams.

14. 3
Follow these
Tips

15. Keep yourdevices
updated and
backed up.

16. Use multi-factor authentication

17. Only use reputable websites for
the latest COVID information

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