Cybercrime : Staying real in a world of everything remote

People, teams, and organisations everywhere are being tested during the pandemic. How well each organisation navigates these challenging times will be defined by their tech intensity and how effectively they are using digital tools and capabilities. However, the technology that is enabling continuity amid one of our biggest moments of socio-economic disruption can also be cause for concern. Cybercriminals are opportunistically using Covid-themed content as people are actively looking for information around the coronavirus and solutions to combat this crisis. Targeted attacks are on the rise. And so is the sophistication of these attacks. Pirated software creates inroads for malware that can soon infect entire IT systems.