Cybercriminals Using Coronavirus Scare to Spread Malware

Malicious actors are exploiting public interest in COVID-19 by creating convincing fake resources (e.g., interactive maps) and phishing emails that deliver credential-stealing malware (AZORult, FormBook via GuLoader/MyHealth.exe) or weaponized Word documents. The report warns users to avoid opening unsolicited attachments, not enabling macros or content, verify sender domains, and to obtain official public-health information directly from trusted websites.