The spread of coronavirus is prompting companies to caution employees about cyber scams created to capitalize on concerns over the outbreak
Mastercard Inc. started warning employees of such scams in mid-February. Chief Security Officer Ron Green said reminders about how to avoid falling for phishing attacks or social-engineering schemes are necessary given widespread worry about the illness.
Many criminal techniques appeal to a person’s emotions, Mr. Green said. This could be an unsolicited phone call offering face masks at a low price, to try to gather personal details that could expose the individual or the company. Or it could be an email purporting to come from an official organization, urging the recipient to click on a link to find out about diagnosed Covid-19 cases in the region.
Corporate security leaders trying to combat malware and fraud as the new coronavirus spreads should reinforce cybersecurity hygiene and inform colleagues about new twists on basic fraud schemes, experts said. Here are some tips:
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