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Pokemon Go Is Being Used To Spread Malware by netafric: 2:00pm On Jul 12, 2016
https://afritechnet..com/2016/07/pokemon-go-hackers-delight.html

Pokemon GO is the first Pokemon game sanctioned by Nintendo for iOS and Android devices. The game has been so successful that is alleged to have added $7 billion to Nintendo's market value. However, the good news has been dampened somewhat by revelations that the Japanese gaming company's latest hit may have been used to spread malware.

The game release is being staggered by region over a period of weeks, with some regions still awaiting official release. For some the wait is too much and avid gamers are looking for alternate means of installing and playing the game. Those who wish to have the game prior to its official release in their particular region may be tempted to 'side-load' the APK file.

Side loading entails installing an app downloaded from an unauthorized site. Enterprising criminals have been hard at work, packaging the latest blockbuster game with malware designed to relieve users of their valuable personal data.

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