Crisis-Driven Cyber Risk: Evaluating the Cybercrime Landscape in the Face of Pandemic Uncertainty
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: Elsevier Security JournalsMay 16, 2026
Summary
This academic paper examines how cybercrime threats have changed during times of crisis and uncertainty, particularly focusing on the pandemic period. The study analyzes the relationship between unstable conditions and increased cyber attacks, helping researchers and security professionals understand how criminals exploit situations when organizations and people are stressed or distracted.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
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Original source: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0167404826001495?dgcid=rss_sd_all
First tracked: May 16, 2026 at 02:00 PM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%