Cyber Security Intelligence reports:
British spy chiefs have taken down more than 2,000 online scams linked to coronavirus as they crack down on cyber criminals trying to exploit the health crisis. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said it had closed down 471 fake online shops selling fraudulent virus-related items, as well as 555 malware distribution sites.
The NCSC also says it took down more than 2,000 online coronavirus scams in March. It coincides with new online safety advice from the agency as part of a national awareness campaign.
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