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PirateFi Game Removed from Steam Library for Pushing Malware

Valve removed an entry from their Steam library of games, suspecting it harbored data-stealing malware.

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Valve removed an entry from their Steam library of games, suspecting it harbored data-stealing malware.

Reportedly, one user who downloaded the game had his accounts hijacked via stolen cookies.

PirateFi developer uploaded malware-ridden builds​

Users who downloaded and played the title on Steam were encouraged to perform full system scans on their devices, check for newly installed software, and even format their machines.

“The builds containing the suspected malware have been removed from Steam, but we strongly encourage you to run 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,” reads Valve’s email to impacted parties. “You may also consider fully reformatting your operating system to ensure that no malicious software remains on your machine.”

Steam Removes Free Game From Store Over Malware Concerns

Steam recently delisted a free game from its store, named PirateFi, suspecting that it may have contained malware. As such, the platform has requested customers who installed the game to do a full system scan utilizing a trusted antivirus software, even going so far as to recommend a full system...

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Steam recently delisted a free game from its store, named PirateFi, suspecting that it may have contained malware. As such, the platform has requested customers who installed the game to do a full system scan utilizing a trusted antivirus software, even going so far as to recommend a full system wipe. Valve claims it is likely that malicious files were opened on systems where the game was installed and launched, necessitating such drastic measures. As noted by TechCrunch, the game had a total of 51 reviews on Steam, with an average rating of 9/10. SteamDB reveals that the game was installed by anywhere from 800 to 1500 people, which is to be expected considering that the game was launched on the 6th of February and was live for almost a week before Valve took action.

With the above facts in mind, if any of our esteemed readers had the misfortune of installing the aforementioned game, we would highly recommend performing a full system wipe.

TLDR, though this is a very rare occurrence, it's best to avoid f2p games from unknown developers.

 

[BlackTron]

Pirating game is illegal

 

[winjer]

Pirating game is illegal

This is not about game piracy.

 

[Darkkahn]

PirateWi?

 

[BlackTron]

This is not about game piracy.

No, it's about an illegal pirating game

Gotcha bitch!

 

[ScHlAuChi]

So, just wondering....
How come Valve doesnt do basic checks on the files being uploaded - is it really too much work to do the absolute minimum?
Why would Valve rely on endusers to notify them before they act - what sort of shitty security is that?
What about the people that got infected and got something stolen - will Valve refund them?
Do they take ANY responsibility for their platform at all?

 

[Barakov]

No, it's about an illegal pirating game

Gotcha bitch!