You can check suspicious files by uploading them to VirusTotal or using NordVPN's File Checker to scan for malware patterns. Fortnite RAT: How to tell if an Application is Malware
Official Fortnite files are typically located in Epic Games\Fortnite\FortniteGame\Binaries\Win64 and are named FortniteLauncher.exe or FortniteClient-Win64-Shipping.exe . If You Downloaded This File loader_fortnite.exe.zip
The file is widely identified by security researchers as a malicious program , specifically a Remote Access Tool (RAT) or info-stealer . While it may be marketed as a "feature" tool—such as a cheat loader, skin changer, or performance booster—it is not an official Epic Games file. Critical Security Findings You can check suspicious files by uploading them