Fortnite vulnerabilities would have allowed attackers to intercept and steal login credentials

From helpnetsecurity.com

Researchers at Check Point today shared details of vulnerabilities that could have affected any player of the hugely popular online battle game, Fortnite.

Fortnite vulnerabilities

Vulnerability impact

If exploited, the vulnerability would have given an attacker full access to a user’s account and their personal information, as well as enabling them to purchase virtual in-game currency using the victim’s payment card details. The vulnerability would also have allowed attackers to listen to and record in-game chat as well as surrounding sounds and conversations within the victim’s home or other location of play.

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