Real-world viruses and their online counterparts

COVID-19 or the Coronavirus is changing life as we know it. From simple handshakes to finding toilet paper, life has changed tremendously over the past several weeks. Not only is this virus a physical threat, but it is also a threat to cybersecurity. Different scams, phishing emails, fake news, and other online threats are spreading just as fast as the virus itself. Just as doctors say frequent hand-washing and respiratory hygiene are the best defenses against the coronavirus, cybersecurity professionals stress that computer users need to be wary of what people click and download online.