Europol has published its seventh Internet Organized Crime Threat Assessment (IOCTA) The agencys annual cybercrime report contains updates on the latest trends and effects of cybercrime in the European Union and beyond. Criminals quickly exploited the Coronavirus pandemic to attack vulnerable people, Europol says. Phishing, online scams and the spread of fake news became an effective strategy for cybercriminals seeking to sell items they claim will prevent or cure COVID-19.”]