Steam removes horror game after malware steals player data

Bitdefender·May 22

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A horror game has been removed from Steam due to reports of malware that steals player data. The game, which was free, allegedly contained malware that could steal sensitive information, including crypto and passwords. The removal was prompted after players and a researcher discovered the malware, with one YouTuber also exposing the issue.

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