Security News > 2020 > April > Cybercrime and disinformation during the pandemic

Cybercrime is evolving since criminals have been quick to seize opportunities to exploit the pandemic by adapting their tactics and engaging in new criminal activities.

Cybercriminals have been among the most adept at exploiting the pandemic.

The threat from cybercrime activities during the crisis is dynamic and has the potential to increase further.

Europol has been monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the cybercrime landscape since the beginning and has published an updated threat assessment of potential further developments in this crime area.

Main findings The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cybercrime has been the most visible and striking compared to other criminal activities.

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