Cyber cell warns against downloading clonned apps
Tribune News Service
Shimla, July 19
Amid reports of cloning of apps similar to those banned by the government, the cyber crime cell of the state police has warned users against downloading any such app as these are malware and fake apps that facilitate hacking.
“After a ban on TikTok, messages are pouring that it is now available in India in the name of TikTok Pro. It is a malware and fake app and it is advised that such messages should be ignored and no personal information or bank details be shared without verification,” said Additional SP, cyber crime, Narvir Singh Rathore.
A link — http: //tiny.cciTiktokPro— was sent along with the message to download TikTok Pro App, but it was fake and not available in Google Play Store or App Store for downloading, which was clear indication that the app was fake, he added.
The cyber cell has also identified some more domain names such as coronavirusstatus.space, coronavirus-map.com, blogcoronacl.canalcero.digital, coronavirus.zone, coronavirus-realtime.com, coronavieus.app and bgvfr.coronavirusaware.xyz functioning in the name of Covid.
Rathore said people could also be cheated in the name of the World Health Organisation or any other health organisation.
The users should verify the credentials of the website or app before parting with personal information such as user name, password or bank ATM card, as banks neither ask for any such detail nor ask to click on any link.
The cyber crime cell has also brought out posters to create awareness among the masses about frauds committed by cyber criminals and precautions needed to be taken to avoid falling prey to their nefarious designs.
