Ebook
COVID-19: The Global Health Pandemic and Cybersecurity Challenge – Survey Results
This eBook presents survey results on how the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated digital transformation while triggering a surge in cyberattacks. Threat actors exploited pandemic-related fears through phishing, fake websites, smishing, and malware disguised as contact tracing apps. A Harris Poll survey of U.S. and UK adults found that nearly all respondents own smartphones capable of supporting digital vaccination cards, and many would adopt them if required for travel or public access, but over three-quarters expressed cybersecurity concerns such as identity theft, fake cards, and data breaches. Most expect significant disruption if attacks occur and believe governments hold primary responsibility for protection. The report stresses the need for stronger standards, resilience, and actionable t