Phishing attacks

Green code reflected in programmers glasses

UNSW Business School experts explain the psychological factors that cause people to fall victim to scams – and what protection can be offered.

Dr Yenni Tim

Having a knowledge of cyber security is essential to protect ourselves and others. This is especially relevant during a pandemic when individuals and organisations are more vulnerable to cyber attacks, says cyber security expert Dr Yenni Tim. 

As the number of COVID-19 victims increased throughout the month of March, so did the number of phishing email attacks.

An overload of COVID-19 communication sets the perfect scene for malicious actors, says a UNSW cybersecurity expert.