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gaming29 days ago•6 min saved

Meccha Chameleon maps infected with malware as Discord server suffers a hack

User-made Steam Workshop maps for the indie hit Meccha Chameleon were found to contain malware (notably in Laser Tag Neon, with a follow-up map Chroma Grid Arena), prompting removal. The developer stressed the game itself is safe and attributed the Discord server breach to a compromised admin account after 2FA was bypassed. A patch (v3.1.0) was released to fix the vulnerability and remove malicious maps, and the Discord server has been restored. Players who downloaded affected maps are advised to run malware scans. Meccha Chameleon has sold around 15 million copies in a month.

via Eurogamer.net|

#discord-hack #gaming #malware

gaming1 month ago•132 min saved

Indie hit Meccha Chameleon sparks malware scare via Steam Workshop

A security researcher found that some Meccha Chameleon Steam Workshop maps secretly execute malware by auto-running a hidden batch file that launches a PowerShell script and attempts to fetch a second script from an external server. Valve has been alerted, and infected maps may be removed. To protect yourself, avoid downloading Meccha Chameleon maps from unknown Workshop pages, run antivirus scans, and check your Documents folder for suspicious .bat files.

via Windows Central|

#gaming #malware #meccha-chameleon

technology2 months ago•9 min saved

Hackers weaponize desktop wallpapers to harvest Steam accounts

Kaspersky reports hackers are hiding malware in Wallpaper Engine wallpaper packages on Steam Workshop to steal Steam accounts and data. The attacks target China and Russia but have affected other countries as well; malware runs automatically, often concealed in password-protected archives, and some packages have been downloaded tens of thousands of times. Valve and Wallpaper Engine don’t authorize these packages, so users should vet downloads from Steam Workshop even for trusted sources.

via PCGamesN|

#cybersecurity #malware #steam

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Malware hijacks Steam Workshop wallpaper packs via Wallpaper Engine to drop backdoors and miners

Kaspersky researchers warn that threat actors have seeded malware-laden wallpaper packages on Steam Workshop, exploiting Wallpaper Engine’s executable wallpapers to auto-run when opened, delivering backdoors, credential-stealing components for Steam accounts, crypto miners, and other malware families (DarkKomet, Lumma, Vidar, RanEngine, ransomware). Steam has removed several malicious apps, but new payloads are likely as attackers continue abusing the platform; users should treat downloaded wallpapers as untrusted and scan Workshop content with up-to-date antivirus.

via BleepingComputer|

#cybersecurity #infostealer #malware

gaming6 months ago•13 min saved

Malicious Steam Mod Triggers Save-Wipe in People Playground

Kotaku reports that a malicious add-on in People Playground’s Steam Workshop began replacing other mods and wiping players’ saves and achievements, prompting a patch and a temporary disablement of Workshop features. Players who downloaded mods are urged to wipe their mod lists to remove the infection, which infected a top-rated mod and spread quickly. The malware targets in-game data rather than PCs and this incident follows earlier Steam Workshop security breaches in Cities: Skylines and Slay the Spire.

via Kotaku|

#gaming #malicious-mod #people-playground

gaming1 year ago•1 min saved

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Free Update and New Documentary

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2, Valve has released an update that includes developer commentary, Steam Workshop support, and bug fixes, along with Episodes One and Two. The game is free to keep on Steam until November 18th. The update also enhances graphics options and supports ultrawide monitors. A two-hour documentary on the game's development has been produced in collaboration with Secret Tape.

via Rock Paper Shotgun|

#anniversary-update #developer-commentary #gaming

gaming1 year ago•2 min saved

Half-Life 2 Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Major Update and Exclusive Content

Valve celebrates the 20th anniversary of Half-Life 2 with a major update that includes new features, bug fixes, improved visuals, and Steam Workshop integration. The update also adds Lost Coast, Episode 1, and Episode 2 to the game, along with nearly 4 hours of developer commentary. Half-Life 2 is free to download on Steam until November 18, allowing players to experience the classic game and its extensive modding community. This follows a similar anniversary update for the original Half-Life in 2023.

via Kotaku|

#20th-anniversary #free-game #gaming