Fake coronavirus tracking app downloads malware on phones
A fake app claiming to have information on the spread of the coronavirus is increasingly being downloaded, according to USA Today.
The app is called “corona live 1.1” and shows information from Johns Hopkins coronavirus tracker. However, when the app is downloaded, spyware infects the user’s device. The hackers could then access the device’s photos, location and other media files.
Researchers said the app does not appear in Google’s Play Store and is likely circling over social media and third-party app stores. Individuals should be cautious about downloading any apps or clicking on any links that seem suspicious.
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