For example, a number of fraudulent sites have emerged that are designed to look like legitimate places to apply for the stimulus checks. Some even market themselves as sites where you can supposedly ‘receive them faster’. The Internal Reven
While some Americans have received their first-round checks, others are still waiting for a few weeks or even months now. For Social Security recipients, there may be delays in receiving a check or misunderstanding of how the stimulus check interacts with their regular Social Security benefits. This confusion gives hackers an opportunity to target those who are waiting. With the possibility of a second stimulus check on the way, the scams around stimulus checks are likely to continue.
Other scams around the recent CARES Act have targeted people with small businesses. Hackers are impersonating lenders or banks and supposedly offering financial help in the form of quick loans or credit card debt.
3. Zoom meetings cyberattack
With people staying at home, many facets of our lives including work and social gatherings are now happening over video conferencing or meetings. While services like FaceTime, Whatsapp, and Skype remain popular, one of the most widely used video platforms during coronavirus is Zoom.
