Tag: Steam

  • 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…