Fake versions of Fortnite for Android multiply
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Fortnite is the game of fashion. There is no one who can deny this, so hackers have it very clear: here is a good vein to deceive unsuspecting users. The security company G Data has just warned about the proliferation of fake versions of Fortnite for Android, an operating system for which there is still no version of the famous game .
This means that any application you come across that promises to be compatible with Android, will be both dubious and fraudulent.The Android version will surely arrive this summer, so everything that may appear at this time, should not be downloaded.
Cybercriminals play (and will play) with the impatience of users, so millions of people could fall into the trap. Today we know that there are already fake versions that are even accompanied by videos on YouTube with supposed tutorials to install the game on Android. No matter: today it is still impossible.
We are dealing with pure and simple malware, whose objective is to subscribe the most incautious users to Premium services or sneak into their terminals to collect data and perpetrate robberies. It is therefore important that we be vigilant and in the case of minors, that parents be as proactive as possible when it comes to protecting their children and alerting them to this type of danger.
5 tips to avoid falling into the trap of fake Fortnite apps
G Data offers users – young and old – different tips to avoid taking the bait and falling into the trap of fake Fortnite apps.
1. Download apps only from official sites
We have already indicated that for now there is only Fortnite for iOS and that the Android version will not arrive until well into the summer. When this happens, the media will echo the news and you can go to the official Fortnite page or the Google application store. Make sure you download the game (and any other apps you need) only from official sites.
2. Block Premium subscriptions
This is something you should do directly with your operator. Contact customer service to request that these types of subscriptions be automatically blocked. In this way, you will avoid falling into the root trap.
3. Supervise the cell phones of the little ones
If you already play Fortnite or are interested in the game, we recommend that you be especially cautious and supervise your children's use of the phone. It is important that you limit the time of use and limit the actions that can be carried out as much as possible. At the same time, it is convenient to warn little ones of the risks: they should begin to be aware of the dangers that surround them.
4. Block in-app purchases
If you have an Android device, make sure to block in-app purchases. Remember that you can protect any action with a password, so it will be useful for Fortnite as well as for everyone else. All protection is little.
5. Install a good antivirus
It will leave your Android device protected against any threat. Don't forget that Google's is the operating system that hackers target the most at the moment. Internet Security for Android is one of the products offered by G Data that also includes parental control. In the market you will find many other solutions, in this case free, to keep hackers away
