Microsoft said Friday that seven pharmaceutical companies working on COVID-related vaccines and drugs were targeted, some successfully, by hackers originating from Russia and North Korea.

Two weeks ago, a ransomware attack took down computers and medical equipment at hospitals across the U.S., delaying some medical procedures and leaving frontline workers using pen and paper.

This week on Tech Tuesday, a look at the rise of cyber crime during the pandemic. Plus, tips to strengthen password security on personal devices.

Guests:
Robert McMillan, technology reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Laura Hautala, cybersecurity journalist, CNET
Russell Holly, contributing editor, Android Central