Gotta catch em all alright but beware of the dangerous, fake Pokemon Go app
Pokemon Go has taken the world by storm since its launch last week. The game has already overtaken Tinder and Twitter in terms of users and popularity - despite the fact that the hot new augmented reality (AR) game from Nintendo and Niantic Labs has been made officially available in only a few countries.
While many iOS users have to wait, Android users can download the game's APK to get started. Users who want to download Pokemon Go may face a few geographical restrictions. But remember that a wrong download could mean a world of trouble.
"According to security firm Proofpoint, that's a very genuine possibility. There's at least on APK of the game, currently doing the rounds, that's been modified to install a backdoor to your smartphone, called DroidJack. But while the app has been subtly changed to very closely resemble the original app, there are a few warning signs you can keep an eye out for," dna reported.
The authentic Pokemon Go app from Niantic asks for these permissions:
The fake version of the app will ask for these permission requests:
Most of these requirements have nothing to do with the augmented reality game.
You can get more details on DroidJack on Proofpoint's blog here.
First published: 12 July 2016, 6:10 IST
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