In a recent move, Valve has removed a game from its popular Steam platform due to the presence of malware. The affected game, “PirateFi,” was presented as a survival game with multiplayer capabilities.
Valve has urged users who downloaded the game to exercise caution, advising a full system scan using a reputable antivirus program. The company also recommends a thorough inspection of the system for unfamiliar or recently installed software. As an additional measure, users are encouraged to perform a complete system reset to ensure the removal of any malicious elements.
The specific details of the malware found in the game have not been disclosed by Valve. The company’s spokesperson has yet to provide a response to inquiries regarding this matter.
The accessibility of video games and gaming platforms on devices has made gamers a lucrative target for malware attacks. In the past year alone, instances of malware targeting gamers have been reported, including infostealer malware targeting players and self-spreading malware infecting gamers of an older Call of Duty game.
The seriousness of such attacks was highlighted recently when Electronic Arts postponed an Apex Legends esports tournament due to a hack that enabled a malicious actor to manipulate players’ computers, making it appear as if they were cheating.
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