While a version for Android was in the works, malware creators preyed on those Android users looking for a game that, unbeknownst to them, had yet to be released for their device. The game is available on PC and Mac, home consoles like Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, and even launched on iOS earlier in March for iPhone and iPad users. Malicious developers have already been targeting Android users looking to download Fortnite. Of Fortnite’s 125 million and growing userbase, many of them young teens, how many of them will cautious and security conscious enough to turn the security settings back on? And not just after the initial download, but for every update as well? Security experts have warned of the possible repercussions. Leaving this security setting off (as inevitably many will) will leave many Fortnite players susceptible to malware that harm their device. 'Fortnite' cheaters get a lesson in karma via malwareīecause Fortnite for Android will be hosted by Epic Games and not Google Play, Android users will need to disable default security settings that will allow them to download and install third-party applications.
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