Have You Been a Victim of COVID-19-Related Cyber Incidents? Survey, Taxonomy, and Mitigation Strategies

【Author】 Hakak, Saqib; Khan, Wazir Zada; Imran, Muhammad; Choo, Kim-Kwang Raymond; Shoaib, Muhammad

【Source】IEEE ACCESS

【影响因子】3.476

【Abstract】Cybercriminals are constantly on the lookout for new attack vectors, and the recent COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. For example, social distancing measures have resulted in travel bans, lockdowns, and stay-at-home orders, consequently increasing the reliance on information and communications technologies, such as Zoom. Cybercriminals have also attempted to exploit the pandemic to facilitate a broad range of malicious activities, such as attempting to take over videoconferencing platforms used in online meetings/educational activities, information theft, and other fraudulent activities. This study briefly reviews some of the malicious cyber activities associated with COVID-19 and the potential mitigation solutions. We also propose an attack taxonomy, which (optimistically) will help guide future risk management and mitigation responses.

【Keywords】COVID-19; cyberattacks; security and privacy; taxonomy; mitigation; potential solutions

【发表时间】2020

【收录时间】2022-01-02

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