The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has warned from the spread of cyber scams exploiting coronavirus fears.
In March, at least 100,000 new website names were registered using terms such as "covid," "corona," and "virus," according to ICANN.
According to AFP, thousands of these websites use phishing campaigns and spam emails that promote scams related to COVID-19.
Goran Marby, chief executive of the California-based ICANN, said: "The agency does not have authority to manage website content. But, that does not mean we are unconcerned or unaware of these fraudulent."
ICANN Security Chief John Crain said COVID-19 is unique in that it is truly global, and the cyber bad guys are trying to exploit it in every possible way.
In a previous report, the organization talked about "an explosion of cybercrime" linked to coronavirus.
American consumers have lost about $5 million in frauds linked to the pandemic in recent weeks, reported the U.S. Federal Trade and Competition Commission.
