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The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old alleged to have stolen $220,000 through Steam using malware-ridden games
The FBI has arrested a 21-year-old Florida man accused of stealing approximately $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware embedded in eight games distributed on Steam. The malware was designed to steal passwords and access cryptocurrency wallets. The games have since been removed from the platform.
FBI accuse Steam user of stealing over $220,000 via malware-infected games like BlockBlasters, Lunara and Dashverse
The FBI has arrested Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, a student accused of stealing over $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware-infected games distributed on Steam. Games like BlockBlasters, Lunara, and Dashverse allegedly infected around 8000 PCs over two years. The investigation involved tracking crypto transactions and linking them to Uber gift cards purchased by Wilkins.
Amid FBI investigation into Steam malware, Florida man arrested and charged with stealing crypto currency as part of…
A Florida man, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, has been arrested and charged in connection with an FBI investigation into a Steam malware scheme that allegedly stole at least $220,000 in cryptocurrency. The malware was embedded in several games on Steam, which have since been removed. Wilkins faces up to 10 years in prison under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act.
Steam Malware Allegedly Helped Florida Man Steal Over $220,000 In Crypto
A 21-year-old man, Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, has been arrested for allegedly distributing malware disguised as Steam games to steal over $220,000 in cryptocurrency. The malware infected approximately 8,000 devices, harvesting login credentials and draining crypto wallets. Wilkins reportedly used stolen funds to purchase gift cards, with investigators tracing transactions to his home address.
If you were scammed by malware hiding in your Steam games, the FBI wants to hear all about it
The FBI is seeking information from individuals who have been victims of malware distributed through games on the Steam platform. Several specific games, including BlockBlasters and Tokenova, have been identified as sources of malware that operated between May 2024 and January 2026, with some instances leading to significant financial loss through cryptocurrency theft.
The FBI is looking into Steam games loaded with malware—and one is still up on the store
The FBI's Seattle Division is investigating Steam games found to contain malware, with some titles released as recently as January 2024 still available on the platform. Games like Lampy, BlockBlasters, and PirateFi have been identified, with BlockBlasters reportedly stealing over $150,000 in crypto. While some games have been removed, Lampy remains active on Steam.
The FBI is hunting down malware-loaded games on Steam
The FBI is investigating a series of malware-infected games distributed on the Steam platform between May 2024 and January 2026. The agency is seeking information from players who downloaded titles like BlockBlasters, Chemia, and PirateFi, which contained malicious software capable of stealing personal data. Valve is cooperating with the investigation and has removed some affected games from its platform.
FBI Launches Investigation Into Games Removed From Steam Over Malware Concerns
The FBI's Seattle Division has launched an investigation into several games removed from Steam for allegedly spreading malware. Players who downloaded titles like BlockBlasters, Chemia, and PirateFi between May 2024 and January 2026 are urged to report if they were victimized. Valve is not a target of the investigation.
