PirateFi Plunder: Steam Users Hit by Malware Invasion!
PirateFi, a free-to-play game on Steam, turned out to be a treasure chest of malware, specifically the Vidar infostealer. It pillaged the digital seas for nearly a week, affecting up to 1,500 users. If you downloaded it, consider your passwords compromised and your pirate alias exposed. Avast, ye hearties—it’s time for antivirus scans!
Hot Take:
Who knew PirateFi wasn’t just about looting digital treasures but also your personal data? Arrr, matey, looks like the real treasure was inside your hard drive all along! In a world where even pirates have gone digital, might be time to reconsider that free-to-play game strategy. Avast, ye gamers, time to set sail for safer digital shores!
Key Points:
- PirateFi game on Steam distributed Vidar infostealing malware.
- Up to 1,500 users potentially affected during its week-long availability.
- Steam recommends a full system scan and possibly reinstalling Windows.
- Malware disguised as a game executable, Pirate.exe.
- Not the first time Steam faced malware issues, despite security measures.
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