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Scam Alert:Coronavirus Fears Being Exploited for Phishing Attacks

Norton Life Lock reports that cybercriminals are using concerns about the coronavirus to launch phishing attacks.

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What is Happening?

While COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, is capturing attention around the world, cybercriminals are capitalizing on the public’s desire to learn more about the outbreak. There are reports of phishing scams that attempt to steal personal information or to infect your devices with malware, and ads that peddle false information or scam products.

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