Facets of cybercrime encountered under Covid pandemic: the manifold landscape and lessons to be learned

Ameema Miftha; Marc Conrad; Marcia Gibson

Facets of cybercrime encountered under Covid pandemic: the manifold landscape and lessons to be learned

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Abstract

This paper explores the profound impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the landscape of cybercrime. The paper discusses the various ways in which the pandemic has influenced cybercriminal activities, cybersecurity challenges and the strategies being employed by the cybercriminals. It has been found that Covid-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on cybercrime. The cybercriminals have exploited the fear and uncertainty surrounding the pandemic to launch phishing attacks. These attacks have disrupted the production and distribution of essential goods, causing significant economic impact. This sets the platform for organizations to think and adapt to this evolving threat landscape.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	nan
Publisher	IADIS
Pages	285-290
Number of pages	6
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2024
Event	International Conferences e-Society 2024 and Mobile Learning 2024 - Porto Duration: 9 Mar 2024 → 11 Mar 2024

Conference

Conference	International Conferences e-Society 2024 and Mobile Learning 2024
City	Porto
Period	9/03/24 → 11/03/24
Other	International Conferences e-Society 2024 and Mobile Learning 2024 (09/03/2024-11/03/2024, Porto)

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Cybercrime
Cybersecurity
Digital transformation
Phishing
Ransomware
Remote Work
pandemic
COVID-19
Pandemic
Digital Transformation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
Media Technology
Developmental and Educational Psychology
Education
Artificial Intelligence
Computer Networks and Communications
Computer Science Applications

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Facets of cybercrime encountered under Covid pandemic: the manifold landscape and lessons to be learned

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