The National Crime Agency has issued a public warning over organised crime groups trying to exploit the coronavirus pandemic. "We recognise the Covid-19 outbreak may provide opportunities for criminals, and we are monitoring intelligence and crime trends to ensure that we, and the whole law enforcement system, can react as needed," said Steve Rodhouse, director general of the agency.
The NCA said its cyber-crime investigators have reported coronavirus-themed malicious apps and websites, as well as e-mail phishing attacks aimed at stealing people's personal and financial information.
One force reported criminals posing as health officials in an attempt to get victims to disclose personal information. The NCA said a consignment of suspected