Many media outlets have reported that US, Canada and UK security experts have warned that APT29, reportedly linked to Russian intelligence, is targeting organizations, such as UTHSC, who are aiding in the research and testing of COVID-19. We must stay vigilant to threats to our research.
One such briefing can be found here: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/news/advisory-apt29-targets-covid-19-vaccine-development but Googling APT29 COVID will get results of many articles.