COVID-19 Pandemic and the Cyberthreat Landscape: Research Challenges and Opportunities
Jun 23, 2022
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Publisher: Elsevier
Heba Saleous
Muhusina Ismail
Saleh AlDaajeh
Nisha Madathil
Saed AlRabaee
Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo
Nabeel Al-Qirim
Although cyber technologies benefit our society, there are also some related cybersecurity risks. For example, cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technologies during trying times, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to identify opportunities that target vulnerable individuals, organizations (e.g., medical facilities), and systems. In this paper, we examine the various cyberthreats associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We also determine the attack vectors and surfaces of cyberthreats. Finally, we will discuss and analyze the insights and suggestions generated by different cyberattacks against individuals, organizations, and systems.
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