Scams Targeting Kids with Roblox and Fortnite Offers

A widespread scam involving offers in popular games like Roblox and Fortnite has been uncovered. Security researcher Zach Edwards has been tracking compromised websites belonging to US government agencies, universities, and professional organizations, which push scammy offers intending to deceive children into downloading apps, malware, or submitting personal data. The scams are linked to an advertising company where affiliate users promote fraudulent offers. By exploiting vulnerabilities in website backends, attackers upload 'poison PDFs' that lure individuals with promises of free in-game rewards, ultimately leading them to fake landing pages requesting personal information.