FBI Says Foreign Hackers Are Targeting Coronavirus Treatment Research

The video discusses the increase in cyber threats targeting companies involved in COVID-19 research, with a focus on the biopharmaceutical industry. The FBI's Cyber Readiness branch highlights the rise in cyber crimes during the pandemic. Additionally, there is a surge in ransomware attacks on healthcare systems globally. The US Department of Homeland Security and Interpol have issued warnings about these threats, urging medical facilities to update software and avoid suspicious emails.

What type of companies are being targeted by hackers according to the video?

• Educational institutions

• Automobile manufacturers

• COVID-19 research companies

• E-commerce companies

Who is Tanya Yougrits and what is her role?

• A spokesperson for the US Department of Homeland Security

• An FBI agent in the Cyber Readiness outreach and intelligence branch

• A researcher at a biopharmaceutical company

• A cybersecurity expert at a private firm

What has increased exponentially during the coronavirus pandemic according to the FBI?

• Stock market fluctuations

• Natural disasters

• Cyber crimes targeting the biopharmaceutical industry

• Physical thefts

What type of cyber attacks have surged on hospitals and healthcare systems?

• Man-in-the-middle attacks

• Denial of service attacks

• Ransomware attacks

• Phishing attacks

What advice is given to people working in medical facilities to prevent cyber attacks?

• Ensure software is up to date and avoid suspicious emails

• Use outdated software

• Click on all emails received

• Share passwords with colleagues