People Playground suffers second mod-based malware incident this year
The Steam sandbox game People Playground has been hit by a second malware attack this year, leading its developer, Studio Minus, to disable Steam Workshop support. Rock Paper Shotgun reports that players who used mods on September 21st are advised to run virus scans and avoid launching the game until it is safe, as the malware can compromise personal data and Steam configurations.
PC Gamer adds that the latest malicious mod reportedly hijacks Steam accounts and destroys game files. Studio Minus has released a build that prevents mods from running and stated that Workshop support may never return. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with Steam Workshop, following similar malware outbreaks in other games.
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Steam game disables mods after facing its second Workshop malware outbreak this year
Studio Minus has disabled Steam Workshop support for People Playground after a second malware outbreak this year, with the latest malicious mod reportedly hijacking Steam accounts and destroying game files. The developer has released a build that prevents mods from running and stated that Workshop support may never return. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with Steam Workshop, following similar malware outbreaks in Project Zomboid, Wallpaper Engine, and Meccha Chameleon.
"This one is especially bad": Steam game about mistreating ragdolls suffers second bout of mod-based malware this year
The Steam sandbox game People Playground has been hit by a second malware attack via a mod this year, forcing its developer Studio Minus to disable the Steam Workshop. Players who used mods on September 21st are urged to run virus scans and avoid launching the game until it's deemed safe, as the malware can compromise personal data and Steam configurations.
