Epic Game’s smash hit Fortnite has become the target of crypto-malware. Russian hackers have used the popular multiplayer video game to scam players out of their Bitcoin.
Fortnite is one of the most successful contemporary video games, and has attracted over 125 million players as of June 2018. The malware took advantage of the launch of the game’s Sixth Season.
According to research conducted by Malwarebytes Labs, cybercriminals have developed malware disguised as a cheat tool for the popular game. The hack steals user data and bitcoin from Fortnite gamers, and is advertised through YouTube videos offering “free” season passes and “free” versions of Epic’s hit for Android. Downloading the malware required viewers to go through numerous steps, including subscribing to a YouTube channel, being redirected to a different site, and taking a survey.
The videos bore titles such as “New Season 6 Fortnite Hack Cheat Free Download September 2018 ...
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