Steam games with malware targeting crypto wallets, harvest personal information

According to a report by cybersecurity company Prodaft, the pre-release games launched on the leading PC StoreFront Steam included malware designed to target victims’ cryptocurrency wallets and personal data.

Chemia, a survival game developed by Aether Forge Studios, was loaded on July 22nd by the cybercrime group Encrypt Thub (aka Larva-208) with three types of malware, hijacking loader, ficul steeler and vider steeler.

The former allows hackers to deploy privacy infringement programs to infected devices. The latter two software aims to leverage digital asset wallets in addition to accessing user data from web browsers, password managers and other applications.

Technology outlet Bleeding Computer First Report About games that are immersed in suspicious malware. Following the report, it appears that Steam has removed Chemia from its platform. A link to the game redirects visitors to the stream homepage.

Steam didn’t reply immediately Decrypt’s Investigation about the obvious deletion of the game.

Chemia debuted via Steam Early Access. This allows users to download video games that are still developing and have bugs or limited features.

Malware appeared to be linked to a telegram channel that allows cybercriminals to manage software, steal data and launch attacks, according to Prodaft.

The fear of Steam security comes amid the global rise in cyberattacks.

According to the report, malware infections have risen by 87% over the past decade. data Compiled by Statista. Global Cyber Economy Researcher Cybersecurity venture prediction Cybercrime will grant $10.5 trillion in damages from $3 trillion in 2015 to the end of 2025.

Last year, Encrypthub launched a spear phishing and social engineering campaign with the same malware, breaching over 600 organizations.

Amid the global rise in exploits, Steam has adopted several cases of malware that are pervasive in the game on its early access platform. In March, malicious software was found in Game Sniper: Phantom resolution. A month ago, it was revealed that the title PirateFi appears to contain Windows-based malware designed to harvest sensitive information from unsuspecting downloaders’ devices.

Steam didn’t respond immediately Decrypt’s Requests for comments regarding the process of reviewing video games listed on the Early Access Platform.