Be Careful, There Is Dangerous Malware From Message Chains Under The Guise Of The Corona Virus

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JAKARTA - The Corona virus outbreak from Wuhan City, China was used by a number of hackers to hack personal data and damage computers to cellphones. Through fake messages, the hackers sneak in malicious files or malware.

Launching Gadget 360, Kaspersky cybersecurity company has found a malicious file related to the Corona virus outbreak. The files, which are disguised as pdf, mp4 and docx formats, make video instructions on how to protect yourself from the Corona virus, the latest information about virus threats, even virus early detection procedures.

The malicious file is sent by hackers via email, and if opened, it will infect cellphones as well as computer devices. Even worse, this file can also be sent via instant messages like WhatsApp and others.

"The Corona virus is being hotly discussed, so it is used as bait by cyber criminals. So far we have found 10 files containing malware," said Anton Ivanov, a Kaspersky malware analyst.

As a result of this Corona virus malware, hackers can destroy, block devices, copy, change data on devices, even disrupt the network on their users' devices.

According to Kaspersky, Trojan-type files to worms often occur when there is a popular topic in the mass media, it is suspected that this will often occur and increase.

"When people still have concerns about their health, we may see more and more malware hidden in fake documents about the spread of the Corona virus," explained Ivanov.

That way, Ivanov suggested that cellphone users as well as computer devices, asked to be careful in opening files with information containing the Corona virus, not even forwarding it to other people.

Based on tips shared by Kaspersky, to avoid malicious files disguised as Corona virus information. You do this by avoiding suspicious links that contain information on trending topics or promising exclusive content, try to look for trusted sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO).

Pay attention to accepted file extensions, official informational documents and video files should not be created in .exe and .Ink formats. Install the most trusted security or anti-virus solutions for massive protection from a variety of data theft and other hacking threats.

Previously it was reported, according to reports from the Chinese health authorities, the number of people who are now infected with the Corona virus is around 13,958 people and 200 others are still suspected of being infected. Meanwhile, 322 of them managed to recover and have been allowed to leave the hospital.