Europol published a report that highlights how criminals organizations are adapting their operations attempting to take advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The trend is similar to the one observed during previous financial crises, but the speed of the criminal phenomena is higher. Immediately after the pandemic started criminal organizations attempted to monetize their efforts with Coronavirus-themed attacks and by selling COVID-19 products in the underground markets.
Experts observed a significant increase in the number of scams promoting masks, test kits, disposable latex gloves, and other products to contain the virus.