Apple might finally address one of the most longstanding complaints about iOS and all it took was the threat of a little government regulation. The iPhone maker might allow users to change some of the default apps, like Mail and Safari, on its devices, Bloomberg reports. The change, reportedly prompted by fears of antitrust regulation, could arrive as soon as iOS 14, which Apple is expected to show off in June. Notably, Bloomberg only mentions a couple of Apple's pre-installed apps that would be affected by the change: Safari and Mail. And it's not clear if such a change would extend to other core services like Maps or Messages. Bloomberg also reports the company may loosen restrictions on music apps, allowing third-party streaming services to play as the default through Siri or on its HomePod speaker.

Coronavirus-themed malware spreading online

While the number of people affected by the coronavirus is climbing daily, it's another form of virus that has analysts worried elsewhere. Coronavirus-themed malware is starting to spread, according to a report by cybersecurity software company Check Point. Several spam campaigns thematically linked to the global epidemic have emerged since the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, according to Check Point's Global Threat Index for January 2020. Check Point noticed a concerning number of new websites registered over the months of January and February with domain names related to the virus. They anticipated these sites would be used for phishing. According to Check Point, the most prominent coronavirus-themed campaign has been targeting Japan via email, distributing Emotet, a Trojan type of malware that's sitting at the top of Check Point's list of leading offenders. Emotet works in this case by posing as a disability welfare service provider, "reporting" where the coronavirus infection is spreading in Japan and pointing recipients to a malicious email attachment, which will download malware if opened.