Security News > 2020 > April > Cybercriminals capitalize on COVID-19 fears, push shady websites, pharmaceuticals

NormShield researchers looked for websites using the names of 10 commonly discussed drugs over the last several months.

While the number of phishing domains catapulted for chloroquine and azithromycin in particular, domain names containing the eight other drugs increased as well.

"This is the beginning of a larger problem. When you see the sites being created, it tells us the bad guys see an opportunity and are looking to exploit people," said Paul Paget, CEO, NormShield.

NormShield's CSO Bob Maley added, "We see some of the sites already being used offering these drugs. The sites might only be active for a few hours, but then they come down after the operator makes a quick hit - preying on consumers at opportune times. Some of these sites have a padlock - giving the consumer the impression they are safe, but they're not."

"It never fails - cybercriminals see an opportunity and exploit it," said Maley.

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