Nintendo, ranked as third by the popularity in console gaming space, is having a new problem to deal with. Many users of Nintendo were found getting their accounts hacked and being used for purchasing games and Fortnite currency.
This was realized when many users are posting their hacked stories on social media, and claiming they’re accessed from unknown IP addresses. While there’s no official information about how the accounts are being hacked, Nintendo suggested users set two-factor authentication for safeguarded accounts until known.
Nintendo Hacked Accounts Were Used to Buying Fortnite Currency
Breaching In, Purchasing Out!
Nintendo is a popular gaming option among Asian nations and seen as the best alternative from Sony’s PlayStation or Microsoft’s Xbox. While most have been relying on online games and other entertainment amidst this pandemic, there’s a rise of Nintendo users reporting a new problem on social media platforms. According to the reports, users’ Nintendo accounts were getting hacked, as some unknown IP addresses are logging to account from different parts of the world.
My nintendo acc got hacked a few weeks ago but I caught it fast enough, and my bf’s account just got hacked yesterday. This has been happening to a ton of people and most cases result in $100+ charges for fortnite currency.. Would highly suggest setting up 2factor ASAP — シリア☆ (@cillia) April 19, 2020
