Plus, a continuation of home-office-based attacks
The time has come for us to take a look at what 2021 holds within the world of cybersecurity and malicious online activity. When looking ahead to the new year, our team foresees big developments in the digital sphere — specifically, a significant presence of Covid-19 vaccination scams, abuse of weak home office infrastructures, enterprise VPN infrastructure and providers, and ransomware attacks.
In 2021, we can also expect a rise in deepfake disinformation campaigns and other malicious AI-generated campaigns to gain more traction. Our team has specifically looked into the Android platform, on which Avast predicts further adware attacks, fleeceware scams, and stalkerware usage.
Covid-19 vaccination scams
Near the beginning of the pandemic, Covid-19-related fake shops began circulating, promising cures and dubious pandemic survival tips. Now, with the availability of vaccinations expected in 2021, Avast predicts a surge in vaccination scams, presented to users via fake shops and ads on social media.
This year, fake offerings were a malicious trend that took off during the Covid-19 pandemic. Users of websites selling Covid-19 related supplies complained they never received products after purchasing them.
People should be wary of scams, specifically around the topic of vaccinations. If you see vaccination offerings circulating on the internet, you need to keep in mind that the sale is likely too good to be true, as vaccinations should be distributed through official sources only. Trust your local doctors and medical institutions for Covid-19 information and vaccinations.
Attacks on healthcare and pharma orgs
This year, a number of healthcare insti ..
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