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How to deal with Phishing Scams during COVID 19
	© 2020 by IJCTT Journal
	Volume-68 Issue-5
	Year of Publication : 2020
	Authors : Rishit Mishra
	DOI :  10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V68I5P104

How to Cite?

Rishit Mishra, "How to deal with Phishing Scams during COVID 19," International Journal of Computer Trends and Technology, vol. 68, no. 5, pp. 11-13, 2020. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/22312803/IJCTT-V68I5P104

Abstract
With the world engrossed in COVID 19, threat actors are using this opportunity to perform cyberattacks on individuals and organisations. One of the most common form of attack that is being observed currently is phishing attacks. In this article we’ll talk about the types of Phishing attacks that are being seen and how to protect yourself from those.

Reference
[1] https://security.berkeley.edu/news/scammers-are-exploiting-coronavirus-fears-phish-users
[2] https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-099a
[3] https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/92157-coronavirus-related-spear-phishing-attacks-see-667-increase-in-march-2020
[4] https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/tips/ST04-014
[5] https://us.norton.com/internetsecurity-online-scams-coronavirus-phishing-scams.html
[6] https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/aa20-073a
[7] https://www.cisomag.com/researchers-uncover-agent-tesla-malware-abusing-ms-office-vulnerabilities/
[8] https://www.theverge.com/2020/4/16/21223800/google-malware-phishing-covid-19-coronavirus-scams
[9] https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/enisa-news/understanding-and-dealing-with-phishing-during-the-covid-19-pandemic

Keywords
Cybersecurity, security, Phishing, COVID – 19, vulnerabilities, social engineering, malware