MAL-2025-42164 Malicious code in 13k-free-fortnite-v-bucks-dkzledz (npm)

The package 13k-free-fortnite-v-bucks-dkzledz was found to contain malicious code...

Malicious code in 2023-fortnite-free-v-bucks-and-skins-updated-dklzd (npm)

The package 2023-fortnite-free-v-bucks-and-skins-updated-dklzd was found to contain malicious code...

MAL-2024-5160 Malicious code in fortynite (PyPI)

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Years into these games’ histories, attackers are still creating “Fortnite” and “Roblox”-related scams

Welcome to this weeks edition of the Threat Source newsletter. I have no idea how "Fortnite" keeps coming up in this newsletter, but here we are again. Even though the game/metaverse has never been bigger, it had been a while since I had heard about "V-Bucks" scams. V-Bucks are the in-game virtua...

A Huge Scam Targeting Kids With Roblox and Fortnite 'Offers' Has Been Hiding in Plain Sight

The wide-ranging scams, often disguised as game promotions, can all be linked back to one network...

Behind The Success Of Phenomenon Game Fortnite

By Owais Sultan Did you know Fortnite was the first game to break through on a variety of console platforms, including XBOX/PS/Switch? This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: Behind The Success Of Phenomenon Game Fortnite...

MAL-2022-3117 Malicious code in fortnite-skin-redeem-codes-2022 (npm)

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MAL-2022-3114 Malicious code in fortnite-free-vbucks-2022 (npm)

--- -= Per source details. Do not edit below this line.=- Source: ghsa-malware 600626d2d634eab6c92fb721e53967605ac9880a7e25eba1c7863288d486bfea Any computer that has this package installed or running should be considered fully compromised. All secrets and keys stored on that computer should be...

I played the free online games your kids are playing and here’s what happened

“Throat kill! Throat kill!” “I need a dad.” These are just some of the things I heard a six-year-old boy shout at his iPad while I was babysitting one evening. I was disturbed, yet compelled to learn more. Babysitting is always a puzzling experience for me. Why are their hands always sticky? Who...

Stolen Fortnite Accounts Earn Hackers Millions Per Year

UPDATE Hackers are scoring more than a million dollars annually selling compromised accounts for the popular Fortnite video game in underground forums. With Fortnite’s immense popularity skyrocketing over the past few years – it currently has more than 350 million global players – the game is a...

A week in security (August 19 – 25)

Last week on Malwarebytes Labs, we reported on the presence of Magecart on a type of poker software; outlined how the Key Negotiation of Bluetooth KNOB attack works; followed the money on a Bitcoin sextortion campaign; looked back at DEF CON 27; and reported on continuing ransomware attacks on...

Fortnite Ransomware Masquerades as an Aimbot Game Hack

A ransomware that calls itself “Syrk” is targeting gaming juggernaut Fortnite’s enormous user base, purporting to be a game hack tool. Syrk promises players an “aimbot” for aiming more accurately while playing, and “ESP,” for discovering other player’s locations in the game. What it really gives...

Fortnite Hacked Via Insecure Single Sign-On

Epic Games patched a bug that could have allowed hackers to break into millions of Fortnite accounts and steal virtual currency or resell virtual goods. The vulnerability is tied to an insecure Fortnite application program interface API used by players to log into their accounts using third-party...

A 'Fortnite' Vulnerability Exposed Accounts to Takeover

Epic Games has since patched the attack, which would have allowed attackers to view account info, listen in on in-game conversations, and more...

Fortnite Flaws Allowed Hackers to Takeover Gamers' Accounts

Check Point researchers have discovered multiple security vulnerabilities in Fortnite, a massively popular online battle game, one of which could have allowed remote attackers to completely takeover player accounts just by tricking users into clicking an unsuspectable link. The reported Fortnite...

Hacker takeovers Drake’s Fortnite account to yell racial slurs

By Carolina The official Fortnite account of the Canadian rapper Drake going by the handle of "Duddus647" was hacked in an attack on Thanksgiving weekend. The hacker used the account to join Fortnite live stream charity event run by Ninja, a pro streamer and shout racial slurs and obscenities. Th...

'Fortnite' Scams Are Even Worse Than You Thought

YouTube videos with millions of views. Nearly 5,000 bogus websites. V-Bucks scammers have gotten out of control...

Fortnite for Android Released, But Make Sure You Don't Download Malware

Yes, it is official. The massively popular battle royale video game from Epic Games, Fortnite: Battle Royale is finally available for Android devices. Epic announced Thursday that the Android version of Fortnite is now available for everyone to download for free, so you no longer require an invit...

Hackers illegally selling stolen Fortnite accounts & botnets on Instagram

By Waqas It is not happening on Dark Web but Instagram. Instagram has become much more than a platform to share your traveling, culinary, or fitness-related experiences, but a thriving portal for selling stolen accounts. Reportedly, hackers are using Instagram to sell access to botnets as well as...

Fortnite players beware: New data stealing malware disguised as cheat tool

By Waqas Popular video game Fortnite’s new season is here and so begins the season of malware scamming for cybercriminals. Unsurprisingly, Malwarebytes Labs has reported that scammers are trying their best to come up with a fake version of the game to con the users. However, their current attempt...