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The FBI is investigating malware hidden inside games hosted on Steam

The FBI is investigating a series of video games published on Steam over the past two years that were embedded with malware by the same hacker. This represents a significant security breach affecting one of the largest digital game distribution platforms. The investigation highlights growing concerns about software supply chain security in gaming ecosystems.

Background

Steam is the world's largest digital distribution platform for PC gaming, with millions of users and thousands of game titles. Malware distribution through legitimate platforms represents an emerging threat vector that bypasses traditional security measures.

Source
TechCrunch
Published
Mar 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Score
7.0 / 10