In times of confinement such as those we live in, it is more than reasonable Use of Internet content is increasing, developers and creators themselves offered home entertainment financing in addition to various discounts, however now is the time for us to be on guard in the face of potential attacks by cyber criminals.
The boys of Nokia, who think mostly about those who use their mobile devices to telework, work to analyze how malware and hackers they use coronavirus infecting devices or stealing credentials.
& # 39; Malware & # 39; s everywhere and the many imitation campaigns that make attacking users pass as authorities, it seems to be the most important danger we must avoid these days.
In a detailed analysis published on the Nokia website, the Nordic company wanted to contribute its grain of sand to show what are the main cyber threats in these alarm days, and thus help us avoid bigger problems than we already have with the disease.
In fact they say malware either malicious applications directly related to the coronavirus are widely blamed for the identified attacks, for example WHO is preparing its application even though 20 fake templates will come out around it; and i campaigns burn it or impersonation virus-related.
During coronaviruses, these are the most common threats according to Nokia
Nokia's labor intelligence agency was still conducting the investigation, concluding in brief these are the other three major threats received often in the last days:
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Trojan & # 39; Corona Virus & # 39;.- It is a malicious software built to infect Microsoft Windows machines, which it mimics original map for the distribution of the number of cases of coronavirus by regions. This app guides users to downloads that include malware computer, trying to steal your user information from various programs and any personal data that may be taken.
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CovidLock Android Ranongware.- understanding that a on the horizon With attacks intended to hijack users' data or equipment for reward, you can easily explain that this malicious application is intended lock the infected computer's computers after requesting a ransom up to $ 250 on opening bitcoins.
This software promises users provide space for other people infected with the virus With COVID-19 they surround him, but far from helping them to stay alone, he doesn't want to rob them.
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Android.Corona Safety Mask SMS Scam.- term scam It is an English word used to refer to scams electronically, and in this case the app is presented as help find the stock of masks nearby.
There is nothing going on from the original, because it's software it can steal information and access SMS messages from a smartphone, fraudulently sending them to your contacts without the user being able to find them.
As you may have noticed, many threats are asleep an excessive search for material or information, and often take advantage of the need and disinformation to infect devices as well scam users, who often do not any malicious software has been activated.
In these cases, caution should be strengthened when browsing, because as always The best antiviruses on the Internet can say for ourselves, to avoid installing software from unknown sources click spamming or opening suspicious emails, among other ways.
In the source link you can find have already published the complete document Nokia's cybersecurity experts, despite saying they will remain vigilant in publishing any emerging cyber threats, I want users to be safe which can be at these times when the use of content is on the rise.
Included document exists cool tips for keeping devices safe, but most of them are what we usually recommend, such as installing sites and stores that have only proven personalities, using antivirus when possible, keeping devices updated, and so on. We didn't want to emphasize, though to show you where the threats are going these days so watch out for details on the coronavirus.
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