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<\/a><\/p>\nHere we explain why this might be dangerous and how to protect your smartphone, Epic Games account, and money.<\/p>\n
1. Download Fortnite for Android only from the official site<\/h2>\n
Fortnite for Android can be downloaded from the official game site<\/a>. That\u2019s an easy way to avoid fake sites offering Trojans disguised as Fortnite Launchers.<\/p>\n After downloading the game, you must enable the \u201cAllow installation from third-party sources\u201d check box in your smartphone settings. To do so, go to Settings -> Security -> Third-party sources<\/em><\/em>:<\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve installed Fortnite on your Android smartphone or tablet, don\u2019t forget to deselect the \u201cThird-party sources\u201d option in Android\u2019s settings<\/a>.<\/p>\n Allowing installation from third-party sources automatically makes the smartphone less secure, because then anything can be installed from anywhere. This setting is exploited by many cybercriminals seeking to cash in on the popularity of Fortnite and other mass-multiplayer games, which involve considerable money streams.<\/p>\n Researchers at Google found that Fortnite Launcher for Android is susceptible to Man-in-the-Disk attacks<\/a>. In lay terms, that means the installer could basically install any app it was given, including malicious ones, without raising eyebrows.<\/p>\n The developer, Epic Games, has already patched the vulnerability, so Fortnite Launcher 2.1.0 and higher are immune to this kind of attack. That\u2019s why you should use the latest version of the installer.<\/p>\n If you installed the game on your smartphone or tablet using an earlier version, we advise you to remove Fortnite and Fortnite Launcher and then reinstall the game using the new version of the installer. We also recommend scanning the system with an antivirus<\/a> to check whether this type of attack has been used to install a malicious application on your Android device.<\/p>\n\n According to online rumors<\/a>, a data leak in March 2018 put Epic Games account logins and passwords into the hands of cybercriminals, who promptly made use of them. Forums are full of threads about how Fortnite accounts were stolen and how scammers used them to buy in-game codes, reselling them afterwards on the cheap.<\/p>\n If you created an Epic Games account before March 2018 and didn\u2019t change the password, do it now. Here\u2019s the link<\/a> you need.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n2. Don\u2019t forget to reset the block on third-party installations<\/h3>\n
3. On Android, use Fortnite Launcher 2.1.0 or higher<\/h3>\n
4. Change your Epic Games account password<\/h3>\n
5. Enable two-factor authentication<\/h3>\n