A series of phishing scams have exploited the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic to either spread malware, trick victims into giving away sensitive information, or raise funds that they falsely claim will help find a vaccine. Cybercriminals have started sending phishing emails that promise exclusive information in the form of attachments and links to protection gear at highly discounted prices. Most online scams occur through spam emails that entice with discounts for medical supplies that have long since flown off the shelves of pharmacies and stores.”]
Source: https://www.bitdefender.com/blog/hotforsecurity/coronavirus-phishing-scams-exploit-misinformation/