As governments around the globe mobilize to defend their populations from the novel coronavirus, criminals are also mobilizing — using COVID-19 to fleece Americans. These opportunists have already found ways to use the fear and chaos associated with the pandemic to enrich themselves. But you can protect yourself and your business. Ripe opportunity Phishing emails that promise valuable information about the virus have been circulating for weeks. Fake COVID-19 websites loaded with malware have also popped up everywhere. And as many Americans start working from home, often on vulnerable home networks and devices that lack the latest security updates, hacking incidents are becoming more common. The federal government’s plan to send checks to Americans to help boost the economy will almost certainly bring scammers out in force. The...
