{"id":4998,"date":"2025-02-13T17:24:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/valve-removes-steam-game-containing-malware\/"},"modified":"2025-02-13T17:24:36","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T17:24:36","slug":"valve-removes-steam-game-containing-malware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fusionmindlabs.com\/blogs\/valve-removes-steam-game-containing-malware\/","title":{"rendered":"Valve Removes Steam Game Containing Malware"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<\/p>\n
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Valve has removed a game from its Steam video game platform and store due to the presence of malware, according to reports from media<\/a> and reports<\/a>. In its notice to users who downloaded the game, Valve advised affected users to \u201cconsider fully reformatting their operating system.\u201d<\/p>\n

The game, called PirateFi<\/a>, was marketed as \u201ca thrilling survival game set in a vibrant, low-poly world where you can choose to play solo or with others in multiplayer mode.\u201d It is not known exactly how many people downloaded the game, but its store rating had a 9\/10 score out of 51 reviews, according to an archived version<\/a> of its Steam page seen by TechCrunch. <\/p>\n

Valve removed the game this week, as reported by PCMag. A post on Reddit<\/a> showed the message that the company sent to players who downloaded the game.<\/p>\n

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In the notice to users, Valve said it had removed the affected game builds from steam, but advised users to \u201crun a full-system scan using an anti-virus product that you trust or use regularly, and inspect your system for unexpected or newly installed software.\u201d Valve emphasized that a full system reset would ensure that no malicious software remains on your machine.<\/p>\n

Valve did not specify the kind of malware found in the game. A spokesperson for Valve did not respond to TechCrunch\u2019s request for comment.<\/p>\n

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The Steam app, as well as video games themselves, typically have deep access to gamers\u2019 devices, making malware targeting gamers particularly appealing to hackers. Last year, TechCrunch reported that hackers were targeting gamers with an infostealer malware, a campaign that Activision was investigating. In 2023, hackers were found infecting players of an old Call of Duty game with a self-spreading malware.<\/p>\n

As a result of one of the most brazen hacks in the video-gaming world, Electronic Arts had to postpone an Apex Legends esports tournament after a hacker took control of the gamers\u2019 computers during a match to make it look like they were cheating.<\/p>\n

As a result of this malware issue, Valve took action to protect its users. Valve removed the game from its platform, and advised users to be cautious and proactive in protecting themselves from future threats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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