#Fortnite hacks 2019 password#

Once clicked, with no need even for them to enter any login credentials, their Fortnite username and password could immediately be captured by the attacker.вЂќДЄccording to the researchers, they found a vulnerable subdomain. вЂњBy discovering a vulnerability found in some of Epic GamesвЂ™ sub-domains, an XSS attack was permissible with the user merely needing to click on a link sent to them by the attacker. A potential attacker could exploit this vulnerability to receive the victim playerвЂ™s login credentials. The reported Fortnite bug could allow an attacker to gain explicit access to millions of accounts.ДЄs specified in their report, they spotted a bug in Epic Games subdomainвЂ™s that could permit XSS attacks. Researchers from Check Point Research have disclosed a vulnerability in their recent report that posed a serious threat to Fortnite players. Fortnite Bug Allowing Massive Account Hacks Fortunately, Epic Games patched this Fortnite bug before any wide spread exploit occurred. The researchers identified a vulnerability that could have risked millions of accounts.

Fortnite players have just secured their accounts marginally from a major hack.