using a reputable mobile antivirus if you attempted to install it.

: Installing .apk files from unverified web sources bypasses standard security protocols. These files can gain permissions to access your contacts, messages, and private data.

"Most of these '2023' or '2024' update apks are just clickbait to get you to download trackers. Stick to the official store updates."

"I tried downloading a similar 'new update' apk for Empire last year and my phone immediately started lagging and showing ads on the home screen. Definitely not worth the risk."

: Users who download such files often report that the app fails to load, contains intrusive pop-up ads, or is a "reskinned" version of an older app designed to harvest user information. Community Warning

: Only download updates for Empire games through the Google Play Store to ensure the file is signed and scanned for viruses.