COVID-19 Pandemic Leaves Pharmaceutical Companies Vulnerable to Cyber Criminals

Although many cyber criminals have pledged not to attack healthcare providers during the COVID-19 pandemic, one expert tells CNBC that this may not extend to pharmaceutical companies.

Sivan Nir, threat intelligence team leader at the cybersecurity company Skybox Security Research Lab, spoke to the news source on May 12, citing her concerns surrounding cybersecurity and the pharmaceutical industry. She told CNBC that while there is a certain amount of “honor” among thieves pertaining to the COVID-19 crisis, it does not extend to pharmaceutical companies.