Hackers: viruses for covert mining spread through the "free" version of Fortnite
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The Attackers decided to use the hype around the release of the sixth season of the popular video games Fortnite. Now the scammers have started to embed into the file with the cheat codes and pirated games malicious software for covert mining of cryptocurrencies. This is stated in the Malwarebytes Labs research companies on cyber security.
According to a leading analyst Christopher Boyd, the attackers released the video, which promise to talk about those challenging levels or give a link to download "free" versions of the game for iOS and Android.
If a user decides to click on the link under the video, the device will install the application for covert mining.
One of the analysts discovered a video with a malicious link is New Season 6 Fortnite Hack Cheat Free Download September 2018 / WH / Aimbot/ Undetectable. Others Fortnite Hack Free Download and Fortnite Cheat.
Some of the links For users even manage to download the file, which the organizers call distribution automatic installer games. However, after unpacking the file is installed on the computer virus. He not only uses the power of the device for covert mining, but also gets access to all the data — including credit cards.
According to Boyd, the virus intercepts the data from the history browser sessions credit card data of the user and the keys to his cryptocurrency wallets. In the Readme file, which appears on the device after unpacking the archive, the attackers suggest users to buy Bitcoin for $ 80.
Analysts believe that with the spread of the virus can be linked to Russian hackers. However, the specific names of individuals or groups in a company do not call, reported .
This is another reminder to the owners of coins that you should always be careful. I hope you never fall into the trap of scammers.
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