The new sensation in the area of augmented reality games, the Pokémon GO, allows players to capture the pocket monsters that lurk in the real world and conquer challenges the Internet, traveling physically or within the application itself.
the game can now be downloaded from official form in the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is not yet available for the rest of the world, leading many users to try to get it through channels other than the official Google Store, Google Play.
the download apps from unofficial channels – in this case a executable file with the Pokémon GO for Android systems. – entails security risks and this case is no exception
a group of researchers from Proofpoint company discovered modified versions of Pokémon GO app that install malware to spy on users, and other malicious content on mobile terminals. Immediately, ESET has to block this dangerous threat to Android that includes a remote access tool, known for DroidJack.
ESET antivirus security solution for Android devices, ESET Mobile Security is free and lets you block this malware detected as Android / Spy.Kasandra.B can be downloaded through the official website of ESET or Google Play and ensures that users do not run the risk of installing modified versions of Pokemon GO on your Android smartphone.
ESET recommends that all users keep the security software of their systems up to date, read the opinions of people who They have already installed the application you are about to download, and pay special attention to the required permissions during the installation process.
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