How hackers, fraudsters and other criminals are prospering in the pandemic

While crime rates around the world fell during the beginning of the pandemic, authorities have warned criminals look to take advantage of these uncertain times.

From small cyber attacks like phishing and fraud to large scale hacks and alleged embezzlement, it is evident the underworld has been at work. Interpol warned organized crime would target the vaccine, and just this past Wednesday, it was reported hackers to documents related to the Pfizer and Biontech vaccine in a cyber attack on the European Medicines Agency.

Closer to home, Ontario investigators are looking into allegations $11 million from a pandemic relief fund aim at helping families with children with special needs.

To talk about this investigation and authorities warnings about how organized crime is targeting, “This Matters” features the Star’s , the Queen’s Park Bureau Chief and , a reporter on the Crimes, Court and Justice team.

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