In a rare public warning the security service says it has detected attacks targeting people in Britain.
Cyber criminal gangs are also targeting healthcare professionals with phishing emails about"coronavirus awareness" - part of a wave of scams capitalising on the pandemic.that pretends to be from each firm's internal IT team.
The email - which has the subject"ALL STAFF: CORONA VIRUS AWARENESS" - tells employees that"the institution is currently organising a seminar for all staff to talk about this deadly virus", asking them to click on a link to register. The link takes anyone clicking on it to a third-party website disguised as an Outlook web app. Anyone who fills in that form ends up giving their details to the hackers.Paul Chichester, the NCSC's director of operations, said:"We know that cyber criminals are opportunistic and will look to exploit people's fears, and this has undoubtedly been the case with the coronavirus outbreak.
"Our advice to the public is to follow our guidance, which includes everything from password advice to spotting suspect emails. "In the event that someone does fall victim to a phishing attempt, they should look to report this to Action Fraud as soon as possible."
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