Google, Apple Taking Action On Fake Mischievous Coronavirus Apps

Google and Apple have begun taking action on fake mischievous apps to fight new coronavirus-related misinformation on their app stores.

Apple is removing all coronavirus-related mobile software, not from recognized health organizations or the govt, reports CNBC.

Google, on the other hand, has stopped throwing results if someone searches about coronavirus on its Play Store.

Some of these apps used public data from reliable sources just like the World Health Organization (WHO) to make dashboards or live maps.

"Some developers asked not to be named to avoid further complications with Apple's review process," the report mentioned.

On the Apple App Store, the highest result for "COVID 19" may be a "virus tracker" app from a developer called Healthlynked with WHO figures and maps charting where confirmed cases are.

Google Play has published an internet site called "Coronavirus: Stay informed" with suggested apps, including software from the CDC, Red Cross, and Twitter.

Some popular Android apps associated with the coronavirus aren't available for iPhones, said the report.

With claims associated with false cures or prevention methods for coronavirus, like drinking bleach cures infections, spreading on social media giants like Facebook and Twitter have started taking proactive measures to fight the spread of harmful content, aside from taking action against those that spread misinformation.

Facebook said it's it concentrating on limiting the spread of misinformation and harmful content about the virus, while also connecting people to helpful information.

Twitter said it's invested significantly in its proactive abilities to make sure trends, search, and other common areas of the service are shielded from malicious behaviour.

Twitter said it's also halting any auto-suggest results that are likely to direct individuals to non-credible content on the platform.

Facebook said it's closely coordinating with leading health organisations to form it easier for people to attach with accurate information about things thanks to the coronavirus outbreak.