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.
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