It hasn't taken long for hostiles to deploy a fake Pokemon app:

https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/internet/stay-smart-online/alert-service/fake-pokemon-go-app-contains-malware-and-can-steal-your-information

or

http://tinyurl.com/haacwnb

   A malicious version of the popular Pokémon Go game is believed to be 
targeting Android users. The malware's (malicious software's) existence 
reinforces that smartphone owners should only install
   apps from legitimate app stores (such as Google Play or Apple's App Store) 
to reduce the risk to their devices and data.

   Pokémon Go was released officially in Australia on 6 July 2016. However, 
some people may be tempted to install unofficial versions of the app, using a 
method known as 'side-loading'. The method
   involves downloading a copy of the game from a location on the internet that 
is not an official app store, and installing it onto a smartphone.




Brendan wrote:
Had my first Pokemon go experience today with some guy standing in the middle 
of the road with his back to me staring at his phone. Totally oblivious, easily 
run over by someone less watchful.


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Rick Welykochy

Take my advice - I'm not using it.

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