Fake Apex Legends: The battle royale of malware

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These past couple of years, the battle royale (last player standing) genre has conquered gaming hearts and minds. In early February, the world-beating Fortnite and PUBG were joined by another smash hit in the form of Electronic Arts’ Apex Legends (25 million downloads in the first week). As with the other two titles, fans are waiting with bated breath for the mobile releases of Apex Legends. On this score, EA is dragging its feet. Cybercriminals, however, are licking their chops.

“Free download of Apex Legends for Android APK, no SMS or registration required“

We’ve already talked about the risks facing Fortnite for Android fans as a result of Epic Games’ decision not to publish the mobile version on Google Play. As for EA’s Apex Legends, there is no talk yet of any app for Android at all. But impatient fans are looking for one nevertheless — and where demand goes, supply follows.

An online search for “download apex legends android” or “apex legends mobile download” will serve up links to sites offering APK files (the package format for Android apps) supposedly containing an installer for the game. The file name is usually convincing: ApexLegends.apk or apex.legendsmob.apk.

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