Аннотация:The article deals with issues related to the information security of virtual social environments in Russia during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The authors discuss cyber threats existing for the population of the country and analyze consequences of cyberattacks. The article discusses threats from foreign countries, primarily the United States and NATO countries, and the problems of nationalsecurity in these countries, as well as international efforts to ensure cybersecurityand the policy of the Russian Federation in this area. It is shown that during the coronavirus pandemic, the globalization of the media space is increasing and the number of cyber threats to the citizens of our country is increasing. The article is of interest to specialists dealing with the issues of cybersecurity policy and the development of modern virtual social environments.