Although cyber technologies benefit our society,there are also some related cybersecurity risks.For example,cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in people,processes,and technologies during trying times,such as t...Although cyber technologies benefit our society,there are also some related cybersecurity risks.For example,cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in people,processes,and technologies during trying times,such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,to identify opportunities that target vulnerable individuals,organizations(e.g.,medical facilities),and systems.In this paper,we examine the various cyberthreats associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.We also determine the attack vectors and surfaces of cyberthreats.Finally,we will discuss and analyze the insights and suggestions generated by different cyberattacks against individuals,organizations,and systems.展开更多
基金supported by the United Arab Emirates University Start-up Grant G00003261.
文摘Although cyber technologies benefit our society,there are also some related cybersecurity risks.For example,cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in people,processes,and technologies during trying times,such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,to identify opportunities that target vulnerable individuals,organizations(e.g.,medical facilities),and systems.In this paper,we examine the various cyberthreats associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.We also determine the attack vectors and surfaces of cyberthreats.Finally,we will discuss and analyze the insights and suggestions generated by different cyberattacks against individuals,organizations,and systems.
