FBI probes malware hidden in Steam games
What's the story
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is looking into a case of malware hidden in video games on the Steam platform. The agency's Seattle Division is trying to find potential victims who may have downloaded these infected games. They believe that the hacker mainly targeted users between May 2024 and January 2026.
Suspected titles
List of suspected games
The FBI has named several games that are suspected to have been developed by the cybercriminal. These include BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova. The agency has urged anyone who thinks they or their minor dependents may have been victimized by downloading one of these games to fill out a short form.
Victim protection
Victims will be kept anonymous
The FBI has assured that all identities of victims will be kept confidential. It also said that based on the responses provided, they may reach out to the victims and ask for more information. The agency is legally required to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates. Victims may be entitled to certain services, restitution, and rights under federal and/or state law.
Recurrence
Similar incident in 2025
This isn't the first time that hackers have managed to upload malware on the Valve-owned games marketplace. In 2025, several simple-looking games were found to have secretly compromised users before being removed. The incident highlights the need for gamers to be cautious while downloading new titles and for platforms like Steam to strengthen their security measures.