Interpol warns of Alarming cybercrime rate during pandemic


Global police body Interpol has warned of an “alarming” rate of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic, with criminals taking advantage of people working from home to target major institutions, according to AFP.

Cyber criminals are developing and boosting their attacks at an alarming pace, exploiting the fear and uncertainty caused by the unstable social and economic situation created by Covid-19,said Interpol Secretary General Juergen Stock.

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