Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game

Hacker sneaks infostealer malware into early access Steam game

EncryptHub compromised the game Chemia on Steam by injecting info-stealing malware, which remains undetected by players during gameplay. This incident highlights the risks of malware infiltration in early access titles on Steam. #EncryptHub #Chemia #Vidar #FickleStealer #SteamSecurity

Keypoints

  • EncryptHub injected malware into the Chemia game files on Steam, targeting unsuspecting users.
  • The malware includes HijackLoader for persistence and Vidar infostealer for data theft.
  • A second malware, Fickle Stealer, was added using a DLL and PowerShell to fetch additional payloads.
  • Attackers used platform trust to make the malware appear legitimate to users.
  • The incident raises concerns about security in early access games on Steam and possible insider involvement.

Read More: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hacker-sneaks-infostealer-malware-into-early-access-steam-game/