We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson

The top cybersecurity expert at the tech giant says that in India, between February 2 and May 2, 2020, Microsoft's detection tools saw 9100 Coronavirus related cybersecurity threats.

Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the coronavirus outbreak and are targeting employees of companies with Covid-19 related phishing and malware. This is being exacerbated by the fact that workforces are now largely remote and under a lot of stress, said Ann Johnson, corporate vice president – cybersecurity solutions group at Microsoft Corp. Johnson, who oversees the go-to-market strategies of cybersecurity solutions at the Redmond, Washington-based firm, said that organisations need to use technology to help employees, customers and IT professionals to navigate this crisis.

“They (employees)  may not have been equipped in their homes to work remotely and the way they