A security flaw with gaming sensation Fortnite has exposed player accounts to hackers. 

Gaming security experts found a vulnerability which allowed criminals to obtain log-in information and cease control. 

This includes accessing personal information and use of card details to buy in-game currency. 

Researchers from Check Point found the weakness in the game and claim it allows criminals to obtain a person's log in credentials, giving them autonomy over the account.  

Vulnerabilities were discovered in the log in procedure of Fortnite which uses a token orientated procedure.

If users accidentally click on a hoax phishing link that appears to come from a legitimate Epic Games domain the token can be ceased by the hackers. 

Once this has occurred the criminal has the ability to cease an account. 

Oded Vanunu, Head of Products Vulnerability Research for Check Point, said: 'Fortnite is one of the most popular games played mainly by kids. These flaws provided the ability for a massive invasion of privacy.' 

Epic Games, developers of Fortnite in the US, were alerted to the weakness by the researchers and have since fixed the loophole. 

'These platforms are being increasingly targeted by hackers because of the huge amounts of sensitive customer data they hold,' said Mr Vanunu. 

'Enforcing two-factor authentication could mitigate this account takeover vulnerability.' 

A spokesperson for Epic Games told MailOnline: 'We were made aware of the vulnerabilities and they were soon addressed. 

'We thank Check Point for bringing this to our attention. 

'As always, we encourage players to protect their accounts by not re-using passwords and using strong passwords, and not sharing account information with others.'