By Zak Doffman
Here we go again. Just days ago I reported on a dangerous coronavirus map that pretended to offer information on the the spread of the virus, but in reality just offered a nasty malware infection. And now we have an Android app that offers the same information lure, but this time the risk is a phone lock-out and a demand for a ransomware payment, rather than a malware implant.
By Luke Wallace
Engagement, engagement, engagement! This has been the mantra for apps since the beginning. The more time you spend in the app, the better the app is doing, and the better it should be judged. Executives at companies all over the world were looking for ways to get as much time in their app as possible, with comparisons being constantly made to Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and the like.
