Security News > 2018 > August > Critical Flaw in Fortnite Android App Lets Hackers Install Malware
2018-08-27 07:33
Security researchers from Google have publicly disclosed an extremely serious security flaw in the first Fortnite installer for Android that could allow other apps installed on the targeted devices to manipulate installation process and load malware, instead of the Fortnite APK. Earlier this month, Epic Games announced not to make its insanely popular game 'Fortnite for Android' available
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