Watch out for hackers using Queen Elizabeth II's death for scams!

Beware of fraudulent e-mails and text messages relating to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. — Photography Adrian DENNIS / AFP©

Some unscrupulous hackers are quick to use the latest news and events to launch new phishing campaigns aimed at stealing a maximum of personal data from internet users. The latest example comes with the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Phishing attacks are on the rise and the authorities are already on the case. In the United Kingdom, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) is warning internet users about the risks of phishing attacks and various scams during this period of mourning following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Cybercriminals have been spotted encouraging, for example, people to book tickets for the lying-in-state, or even to buy queue-jump tickets, even though the event does not require a ticket and is free of charge.