Do not download COVID-19 trackers to your computer

Given the widespread concern coronavirus, many want to receive operational information about the state of the world and individual countries. However, hackers have already begun to use people's excitement for their own purposes.

According to research from cybersecurity experts Reason Security, some maps of the COVID-19 distribution are infected with the AZORult virus. With its help, an attacker can pull from your browser browsing history, identification social media data, access to cryptocurrency wallets and even remote access to everything device.

One of the most popular of these applications is Corona Virus Map for Windows. It mimics the official disease map from Johns Hopkins University. If you installed it, we recommend that you uninstall the program immediately and run a full computer scan for viruses.

We have previously talked about a verified site and an online map to track the situation. Use these resources if you need to, but avoid downloading such software to your computer, smartphone, or other hardware.