Google says state-backed hackers increasing coronavirus phishing attacks

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More than a dozen government-backed hacking groups identified.

Google says state-backed hackers increasing coronavirus phishing attacks
Security experts at Alphabet Inc's Google have identified more than a dozen government-backed hacking groups using the COVID-19 pandemic as cover for phishing and malware attempts. Google said on Wednesday its Threat Analysis Group found hackers targeting international health organizations, ...

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