Opinion: Careful with the sudden profusion of apps


Experts urge users to exercise caution with the countless software applications that have emerged since the beginning of the Covid-19 confinement. — Bloomberg

Social distancing is one of the good habits we have come to adopt because of the Covid-19 threat. Along with frequent handwashing and wearing a mask in public, it is a direct, obvious precaution that is to help contain the pandemic.

What about also being careful with the countless software applications that have emerged since the beginning of the confinement? Not to mention the updates and the functionality that have been added to already existing software.

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