*CAUTION*
*A viral message is going around to download an App that checks your blood oxygen level.*
_*Please Note, this is another Covid19 related Cyber Crime*_
We know that, low oxygen level can be an indicator for Covid infection. People are quickly falling prey to this because of the current crisis (Covid19) where good health is of prime importance.
Your index finger (fingerprint) is used for various personal data authentication. Especially, for eWallet transactions and as an alternative to password for screen lock and apps. Your passport and Aadhar card also use your fingerprints for identification.
The risk arises as this App ask us to keep our finger on camera to compute the oxygen levels, where your fingerprint is captured by the hackers and then they have access to all data which is available only after authentication by your fingerprint.
These Apps also steal your personal photos and data as it asks for storage and gallery permissions during installation.
It can also read your SMS inbox and know how much money you have in your bank accounts by reading the bank account transaction alerts.
I humbly request you not to download such Apps, instead buy one oxymeter which is easily available for Rs. 1200 - 1400.
*Simply put, if you download this App, you are compromising your financial and personal data.*
_The above is Verified by Cyber Crime Experts._
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