Summary: Valve has removed the game PirateFi from its Steam platform due to the discovery of malware that could steal browser cookies and hijack user accounts. Affected users have been advised to conduct full system scans and possibly reformat their operating systems. The game was flagged by multiple antivirus programs as a threat shortly after its release.
Affected: Valve, Steam users
Keypoints :
- Game PirateFi contained malicious code leading to account hijacking.
- Valve notified users to take precautionary measures, including full-system scans and potential OS reformatting.
- Over 800 users are estimated to have downloaded the game before its removal.
Source: https://securityaffairs.com/174205/malware/valve-removed-a-game-from-steam.html