Table of contents:
- Many Fortnite fans would have fallen for it
- Beware of these types of scams
- Tips to avoid falling into the trap of Fortnite malware
Fortnite is in fashion, so be very careful with all the content, applications and pages that appear about this game, because all that glitters is not gold. Just a few days ago we talked to you about the fact that hackers' new target is now Fortnite fans.
There is no Android app yet, so many users are worried, waiting for the version that will allow Fortnite developers to reach a truly mainstream audience We must not lose sight of the fact that Google's operating system is the most widely used on the market, with shares that can be around 80 or 90 percent, depending on the market.
Now a malicious malware has just been discovered that could affect Windows users As you read it. It is an adware hidden in a trick that promised access to content that does not exist. As soon as it is installed, it modifies the operating system so that it serves fraudulent ads, creating what is called a man-in-the-middle attack. Rainway would have found himself in the middle of this mess unintentionally.
Many Fortnite fans would have fallen for it
But what exactly happened? According to these reports, the attack has been thwarted by Rainway, so the adware host is able to remove the fraudulent file.However, this measure may already be insufficient for users who have been deceived
It seems that the files have been downloaded no more and no less than 78,000 times, while Rainway would have received notices from 381,000 users . This means that quite a few Fortnite players have fallen for it.
Beware of these types of scams
It is normal that given the intense interest that the video game Fortnite has aroused among people, hackers devote part of their efforts to creating scams with this title as an excuse or hook. In recent weeks we have seen other cases that endanger users For example, in some cases the download and availability of a hypothetical version of Fortnite is promised for Android.
However, at this point it is not ready yet.The forecast is that it will arrive in July, but there is still nothing officially confirmed, so it is absurd to think that someone can offer us a version of Fortnite for Android in advance. Quite the contrary: If you receive something similar, you can be sure that today you are facing a scam attempt or a malware attack.
Tips to avoid falling into the trap of Fortnite malware
If you are interested in Fortnite (you or your children) and you are waiting for the Android version to arrive or you want to get things or cheats to advance in the game, we recommend you to be especially cautious. Keep these tips in mind to avoid falling into the trap of Fortnite malware:
Remember: the Android version of Fortnite is not available
Anything you can download will not be the game at all. It is also likely that they try to sneak it in and what you actually download to your mobile is pure malware.
Only download apps from official sources
If you want to download applications, always do it from the official Apple or Google stores. Or from the same Fortnite page. But beware, it would not be the first time that malware has slipped into an apparently official store. Find out first and always contact the developer if you have questions.
Be careful with trick videos on YouTube
They are a mine of malware. Hackers take advantage of cheat videos to introduce links with fraudulent downloads. Do not click on any of the links provided through these contents. It could be dangerous.
