MUMBAI : Cyber security researchers have found fake malicious versions of Aarogya Setu, the Indian government’s coronavirus contact tracing mobile application.
The app gained immense popularity across the country and crossed five million downloads within the first three days from its launch, becoming a target for cybercriminals.
As the world battles against the pandemic, a huge number of coronavirus tracking apps have been developed over the last few months.
SonicWall Labs Threats research team found fake Aarogya Setu apps carrying spyware, which is capable of making phone calls, recording audio, send SMS, take pictures and record videos from the camera.