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Malicious COVID-19 domains and special virus-themed sales on the dark web are two ways criminals are using the outbreak to ramp up business, said security provider Check Point.

Two ways that bad actors are taking advantage of the crisis is through coronavirus domain names and sales on the dark web, as described in a blog post published Thursday by Check Point Security.

In its post "COVID-19 Impact: As Retailers Close their Doors, Hackers Open for Business," Check Point noted a surge in domains using the name of coronavirus or COVID-19.

Beyond setting up domains, cybercriminals are busy on the dark web offering special coronavirus-themed sales and discounts on malware and exploit tools.

A promotion named "CoronaVirus Discount! 10% off ALL products" is offering such tools as a "WinDefender bypass" and a "Build to bypass email and chrome security." In another, a group of hackers calling itself SSHacker is selling a tool to hack into Facebook accounts at 15% off with a COVID-19 code.

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