Security News > 2020 > March > Hackers try to breach WHO, other COVID-19-fighting orgs
"Elite" hackers have tried - and failed - to breach computer systems and networks of the World Health Organization earlier this month, Reuters reported on Monday.
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security has also been warning Canadian health organizations about cyber criminals and spies.
"Cyber criminals may take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic, using the increased pressure being placed on Canadian health organizations to extract ransom payments or mask other compromises."
The agency advised healthcare organizations to be on the lookout for social engineering and spear-phishing attempts and that attackers could exploit critical vulnerabilities and/or compromised credentials.
Cybercriminals wielding ransomware have already hit some healthcare organizations involved in the fight against the COVID-19 virus.
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