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Malicious Switch Emulator – Daily Security Byte

Whenever something is popular, you should expect cyber scammers to take advantage of it. The Nintendo Switch is a new portable console that shipped with a new and popular game, Zelda: Breath of the Wind. Apparently, cyber attackers are already exploiting the popularity of this game and console by offering up fake PC emulators that claim to play the Switch game. However, if you download them, you’re in for more than you signed up for. Watch today’s video to learn how scammers are taking advantage of this new release.

Episode Runtime: 1:38

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcA2NMh-Zvw

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Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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