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ArticleDigital communications and networks2023

COVID-19 pandemic and the cyberthreat landscape: Research challenges and opportunities.

Heba Saleous, Muhusina Ismail, Saleh H AlDaajeh, Nisha Madathil, Saed Alrabaee, Kim-Kwang Raymond Choo, Nabeel Al-Qirim

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Heba SaleousInformation Systems and Security, College of IT, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Muhusina IsmailInformation Systems and Security, College of IT, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Saleh H AlDaajehInformation Systems and Security, College of IT, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Nisha MadathilInformation Systems and Security, College of IT, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Saed AlrabaeeInformation Systems and Security, College of IT, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.
Kim-Kwang Raymond ChooDepartment of Information Systems and Cyber Security, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, 78249, USA.
Nabeel Al-QirimCollege of Technological Innovations (CIT), Zayed University, UAE.

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Abstract

Although cyber technologies benefit our society, there are also some related cybersecurity risks. For example, cybercriminals may exploit vulnerabilities in people, processes, and technologies during trying times, such as the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, to identify opportunities that target vulnerable individuals, organizations (e.g., medical facilities), and systems. In this paper, we examine the various cyberthreats associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. We also determine the attack vectors and surfaces of cyberthreats. Finally, we will discuss and analyze the insights and suggestions generated by different cyberattacks against individuals, organizations, and systems.

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COVID-19CyberattacksMitigationPotential solutionsSecurity and privacy

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PMID35765301
PMCPMC9222023

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