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If you were scammed by malware hiding in your Steam games, the FBI wants to hear all about itThe 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 storeThe 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 SteamThe 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 ConcernsThe 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.