From blog.malwarebytes.com
![APT36 jumps on the coronavirus bandwagon, delivers Crimson RAT](https://blog.malwarebytes.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/shutterstock_508344517.png)
Since the coronavirus became a worldwide health issue, the desire for more information and guidance from government and health authorities has reached a fever pitch. This is a golden opportunity for threat actors to capitalize on fear, spread misinformation, and generate mass hysteria—all while compromising victims with scams or malware campaigns.