Viruses aren’t the only things that multiply during pandemic emergencies. Since the world has gone into COVID lockdown, hackers have gone into overdrive, seeking to capitalize on the exponential growth of anxious, housebound targets.

According to a list compiled by security researcher DustyFresh, 3,600 separate domains containing the word “coronavirus” or related keywords were created between March 14-18 alone. Most of these are surely aimed at luring unsuspecting web users, with the aim of implanting malware or extracting personal details.

All of this means that surfing the web for information about COVID-19 or buying essentials, has become a precarious activity. So how can you stay safe online during this challenging time? Let’s dive deeper and make some constructive suggestions.

How to avoid dangerous online resources during the lockdown First off, we need to talk about the preventative side of the equation. Just as we need to maintain social distance to minimize the spread of coronavirus, we also need to be aware of digital hazards to prevent identity theft, financial losses, and worse. #workfromhome #motivation #coronavirus #hiringevents #officelife #interview #callcenter #stressful #healthcare #deliverydriver