There were news reports of Pokémon Go players being involved in accidents and robberies, some are true and some are hoaxes. Pokémon Go did not lack advice for users playing outside, as when they first boot up the game, the loading screen will say: “Remember to be alert at all times. Pokémon Go, alert! Just days after the official Pokémon Go App hit the market, researchers from Proofpoint discovered a Trojanized version of the app. Meanwhile, Symantec has conducted a study on Pokémon Go and its cyber security and real world risks.

Source: Manila Bulletin July 17, 2016 16:07 UTC