Hackers Somehow Uploaded a Game Full of Malware

Hackers Somehow Uploaded a Game Full of Malware on Steam
Valve recommends that users who downloaded PirateFe run a full system scan with anti-virus software and check for auspicious or newly installed software on their PPCs. As a last resort, Valve also recommends that users consider reinstalling Windows to completely rid their system of any potential malware.
Even Steam Has Malware Now
Players who downloaded PirateFi on Steam thought they were getting a seaside adventure. In reality, they downloaded a game packed with malware.
Valve removes Steam game that contained malware
The gaming giant told affected users: "Consider fully reformatting your operating system" © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Did You Download This Steam Game? Sorry, It's Windows Malware
The free-to-play game, PirateFi, infects users with malware that steals browser cookies, enabling the malware’s creator to hijack access to various online accounts.
A web3 free-to-play survival game found to be a front for installing malware on your PC has finally been removed from Steam
Reported to have amassed over 7,000 players, a free-to-play web3 game named PirateFi launched on Steam last week and was subsequently taken down for containing "malicious files". Users reportedly found out about this takedown as Valve took to notifying players that their rigs could be compromised.
Valve Removes Steam Game For Spreading Malware, Sends Players Warning About Security Concerns
A free-to-play title called PirateFi was released with little fanfare on Steam earlier this month. But the only reason many players will ever hear about it is because the game has been pulled from the platform for spreading malicious malware to unsuspecting gamers who downloaded it.
Steam just killed a game that was installing Windows malware
This sort of thing is atypical for Steam. The automated systems for game updates can sometimes crash PCs when the updates are problematic, but so far Valve has done a very good job of keeping actual malware out of the Steam store. (Can’t say the same for Apple, Google, or Microsoft .)
Valve pulls new Steam game and issues warning to players amid malware suspicions
Valve has sent a warning email to users that installed removed game PirateFi on Steam, explaining that it included suspected malware.
PirateFi Game Removed from Steam Library for Pushing Malware
PirateFi, a free-to-play game released last week, has been removed from Valve’s Steam game library because it hosted malicious code. After removing it from the platform, Valve warned all potentially affected users that they might have surreptitiously infected their devices.
Survival game on Steam was malware in disguise
Around 800 people were likely exposed to malware hiding in a free to play survival game found on Steam's marketplace.
Valve advises full system reset if you've downloaded this Steam game containing malware
Valve has started to contact suspected victims that they may have been the subject of a cyberattack just days after removing PirateFi from Steam after discovering it contained suspected malware files.
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