Tag: Steam

  • Steam Refund Policy Sparks Debate After Developer Reports 55,000 Game Refunds

    Steam Refund Policy Sparks Debate After Developer Reports 55,000 Game Refunds

    A game developer has criticized the Steam refund policy after more than 55,000 players allegedly completed his game and then requested their money back. The creator of Paddle Paddle Paddle says the issue has resulted in a 21% refund rate despite the game receiving overwhelmingly positive reviews. The case has sparked fresh debate over whether…

  • WordPress Steam Malware Campaign Hits Nearly 2,000 Sites

    WordPress Steam Malware Campaign Hits Nearly 2,000 Sites

    The WordPress Steam malware campaign has infected nearly 2,000 websites by abusing Steam Community profiles to hide malicious payloads. Researchers discovered that attackers used invisible characters inside public Steam profile content to deliver commands to compromised WordPress sites. The campaign stands out because it avoids traditional command-and-control infrastructure. Instead of relying on suspicious domains or…

  • Steam Malware Game Bypassed Valve Security Checks

    Steam Malware Game Bypassed Valve Security Checks

    A malicious game reportedly bypassed Steam security checks and stole sensitive user data before Valve removed it from the platform. Researchers claim the incident exposed weaknesses in Steam’s review process for post-release game updates, allowing attackers to weaponize a previously legitimate title. The malware allegedly targeted passwords, browser information, cryptocurrency wallets, and online accounts while…

  • Steam Malware Games Trigger FBI Investigation

    Steam Malware Games Trigger FBI Investigation

    Online gaming platforms attract millions of players every day. These platforms also attract cybercriminals looking for new ways to spread malware. A recent investigation revealed that several Steam titles secretly installed malicious software on players’ computers. The discovery triggered a federal investigation in the United States. Authorities are now asking gamers to report infections linked…

  • Malicious Steam Game Drains Streamer’s Cancer-Treatment Donations

    Malicious Steam Game Drains Streamer’s Cancer-Treatment Donations

    A verified Steam game named Block Blasters stole over $32,000 in cryptocurrency from a streamer raising funds for cancer treatment. The game was safe initially but added a cryptodrainer module on August 30. That update allowed it to drain wallets of some users while they raised money. How the Scam Worked The developer Genesis Interactive…