From Dexerto · Zackerie Fairfax · · 40s
NIKKE Players Scanned for Malware
NIKKE players must scan PCs after hackers spread malware via game launcher.
In brief
NIKKE players must scan PCs after hackers spread malware via game launcher. NIKKE players who used the game launcher after September 27 need to check for malware. Originally reported by Dexerto.
NIKKE Launcher Compromised
NIKKE players urged to check Windows PCs after hackers used the game’s launcher to spread malware.
Hackers Targeted Launcher
Hackers hijacked an open-source domain on September 27 and began distributing malware on October 30.
Players Need Security Check
Players who opened the Windows client after September 27 at 15:41 UTC+9 must run a security scan.
Malware Detection Steps
Players must close the game, launcher, and browsers before running a security check.
At a glance
NIKKE players who used the game launcher after September 27 need to check for malware.
