Searching these 10 coronavirus related things online can prove to be ‘dangerous’

With positive cases of coronavirus infection on the rise in India, people are trying their best to acquire more knowledge about the disease (Covid-19) online. At a time when the internet is flooded with misinformation around coronavirus, it probably may not be a good idea to search for new information from any random website. As cyber criminals and scammers are using people’s anxiety and fear to dupe them. A lot of fake products claiming to cure coronavirus are being sold online. Here are 10 coronavirus-related things you should avoid searching online …

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There is no official app to track the spread of Coronavirus. In fact, there is no official app at all dedicated to coronavirus disease only. Recently, cybercriminals were found spreading a ransomware called CovidLock. This app pretends to be a coronavirus tracking app but it is a ransomware in disguise. The app simply locks the user’s phone with a password and demands $100 in Bitcoin within 48 hours to unlock the phone.

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Apart from the official website of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and government websites, there is no other dedicated website on coronavirus that should be trusted. A report by Market Watch revealed that there has been a significant rise in coronavirus-related website name registrations and these websites are more likely to steal personal and banking data or infect your mobile or PC with malware.

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The coronavirus is difficult to discover and it usually takes time. Many patients may require tests to confirm a positive case. So, buying a home test kit can be dangerous as it needs medical expertise to confirm whether you actually have the disease or not. Also, a lot of fake coronavirus disease testing kits are being sold online to fool people and none of these testing kits are authorised by the government.

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The symptoms of coronavirus are mentioned clearly on the official website of the World Health Organisation (WHO). Don’t search for Coronavirus symptom checker websites or apps as these are fake. If you are unsure about your symptoms it is highly advisable that you see a doctor.

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At present, there are no vaccines or medicines for coronavirus. So, don’t search for them online and ignore any online offers for vaccinations or medical products that claim to treat COVID-19.

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WHO has reported that a lot of spam and phishing emails a