Hackers are using coronavirus apps to steal data from your phone

Security firm Check Point has identified malicious apps being floated online as coronavirus apps, that are really designed to take control of your Android device. Once the malicious application is installed, a hacker takes intrusive control of your device via a remote shell, accessing a person’s calls, SMS, calendar, files, contacts, microphone and camera, in addition to write, add and send privileges.
The malicious apps were not found on Google Play Store, but were discovered in new Coronavirus-related domains, which researchers believe were created specifically for the intention to deceive the masses by leveraging the fear circling coronavirus.
“The applications were crafted via Metasploit, a free-penetration testing framework that makes hacking simple. Using Metasploit, anyone with basic computer knowledge can craft the same malicious applications in just 15 minutes,” said Check Point in a release.