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To keep fans engaged, Disney is increasingly utilizing video game technology across its operations. The company plans to incorporate this technology in its theme parks and film and TV production. Furthermore, the makers of 'Fortnite' are reportedly bringing their influence to Magic Kingdom.

The article highlights recent cybersecurity threats and updates, including fake Fortnite rewards stealing accounts, the AtlasRAT malware via fake Flash Player installs, and Hims & Hers facing lawsuits over data privacy failures. It also covers Apple's AI worm issue, a $1.8 million crypto app scam, and vulnerabilities in the Vatican's Click To Pray app exposing 700,000 users' data. Malwarebytes announces new security tools and updates.

Fake Fortnite reward websites trick players into entering their Epic Games login details, leading to account theft. These scams promise free V-Bucks, cash, or locker value calculations but are designed to steal credentials. Stolen accounts can be sold, used to scam friends, or exploited for financial gain, targeting Fortnite's large player base and younger demographics vulnerable to phishing.

Google will open its Google Play Store to third-party app stores starting July 22, 2025, following a court-ordered injunction from U.S. District Judge James Donato. The injunction, part of a 2023 lawsuit by Epic Games, prohibits Google from favoring its own app store and requires it to carry competing app stores on Android devices in the U.S. through 2029.

Epic Games, Roblox, and Microsoft are seeking to compel arbitration in a California lawsuit where a mother claims their video games are addictive to minors. A judge is considering whether a valid contractual agreement exists to require arbitration, as the plaintiffs argue the terms of use were not clearly agreed to by the child or parents.

The Supreme Court will allow Apple to challenge contempt charges after being ordered to stop charging fees on external app purchases. The dispute began in 2020 when Epic Games altered Fortnite to bypass Apple’s App Store payment system, leading to a legal battle over App Store policies and antitrust claims.

Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally after a year of being available in the US. The game will be available everywhere except Australia. This marks a significant milestone for the popular online multiplayer game.

Epic Games may be celebrating Overwatch's 10th anniversary with a crossover event in Fortnite, featuring several Overwatch heroes. This move could be seen as Epic doing more to commemorate the anniversary than Blizzard. The event will bring Overwatch characters to the popular battle royale game Fortnite.

Fortnite is offering refunds to players who purchased D4vd cosmetics after the singer was arrested in connection to a murder case involving a 14-year-old girl. The decision follows D4vd's court appearance related to the alleged crime.

Sony is offering a $200 discount on the PS5 Digital Edition through its direct-to-consumer site, the largest discount since December. The bundle includes Fortnite cosmetics and is priced at $399.99, significantly lower than other retailers. Additional deals mentioned include the Fitbit Charge 6, Sony InZone Buds, and Google Pixel Watch 4.

Epic Games is introducing a 'conversations' tool for Fortnite creators to build AI-powered characters capable of unscripted dialogue. This follows last year's AI-powered Darth Vader character using James Earl Jones' voice. The tool allows developers to define character traits via prompts and select matching voices for interactions.