Consumers should seek out information based on science and not just personal testimonies.
Many of the news stories discussing the global outbreak of the COVID-19 virus rightly stress the importance of practicing protective measures such as vigorous hand washing and avoiding crowded events. Authorities roundly agree that proper hygiene and adherence to your national health authorities such as the CDC is critical to containing the spread of the deadly virus.
Meanwhile, the coronavirus scare is posing other risks – some directly, others indirectly related to COVID-19. Consumers hell-bent on gathering the latest information about virus-protection techniques are being warned about phishing scams that prey on their fears. Workers holed up in home offices face ongoing threats from hackers looking to poke holes in the patchwork of home and workplace security defenses.
“It’s always important to keep our guards up, to protect ourselves against security threats,” said Martin Hron, senior researcher at Avast. “Just like we need to pay attention to our own hygiene during times like these, we should maintain a high level of security hygiene to ensure we’re keeping our risk levels low.”
Virus-related scams are on the rise. State attorneys general have put out notices to watch for illegitimate investment schemes and websites advertising coronavirus “miracle products” or vaccines. Consumers should seek out information based on science and not just personal testimonies.
Earlier this month, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning
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