‘Cyber attacks target hospitals fighting coronavirus’

By , K24 Digital
On Sun, 5 Apr, 2020 11:09 | < 1 min read
cyber crime
Interpol that criminals are using software to hold medical centres digitally hostage. PHOTO | COURTESY
Interpol that criminals are using software to hold medical centres digitally hostage. PHOTO | COURTESY

Hospitals on the frontline of fighting the coronavirus pandemic are facing a large increase in attempted cyber-attacks, the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has warned.

The agency said that criminals are using software to hold medical centres digitally hostage and prevent them accessing files and systems until a ransom is paid.

Interpol added that emails are primarily being used to spread the ransomware, and that it is collecting a list of suspicious Internet domains.