Game Over: $32K Crypto Heist Hits Cancer Patient via Steam’s Block Blasters!
A gamer lost $32,000 to a cryptodrainer hidden in Block Blasters, a verified Steam game. This retro 2D platformer turned wallet thief during a live fundraising event. If you downloaded Block Blasters, change your passwords and secure your wallets now. Steam’s been a hotbed for malware lately, so play safe and stay vigilant!
Hot Take:
When life gives you Block Blasters, don’t make lemonade—make sure your crypto wallet is in a secure vault. This gaming saga takes us on a pixelated rollercoaster where the only thing blasting off are your hard-earned digital coins. Remember, the only thing retro here is the age-old lesson: if something seems too good to be true, it probably comes with a side of malware.
Key Points:
- Block Blasters on Steam turned into a cryptodrainer after being compromised.
- A gamer lost $32,000 while fundraising for cancer treatment after downloading the game.
- The malicious game targeted 261 Steam accounts, siphoning off $150,000 in total.
- Security groups reported even more victims, urging immediate password changes.
- Similar malware incidents on Steam highlight the need for cautious gaming.
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