Hackers Hitting Coronavirus Responders With ‘Password Spraying’ Attacks, Say Security Agencies

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Security agencies in the U.S. and U.K. have warned that hackers are targeting national and local organizations dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

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Published May 5 2020 9:57AM EDT

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Security agencies in the United Kingdom and United States have warned that malicious hackers are targeting organizations in both countries that are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

Jamie Ross

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Hackers Hitting Coronavirus Responders With ‘Password Spraying’ Attacks, Say Security Agencies

Security agencies in the U.S. and U.K. have warned that hackers are targeting national and local organizations dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

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