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Malicious Meccha Chameleon Workshop Maps Delivered Malware Before Security Fix

Posted on July 29, 2026July 29, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Malicious Meccha Chameleon Workshop Maps Delivered Malware Before Security Fix

Malicious Steam Workshop maps targeted Meccha Chameleon players before update 3.1.0 patched the mod vulnerability. The official game files were not infected, but players who launched the affected maps should scan their PCs.

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WordPress 7.0.2 Emergency Update Fixes Critical wp2shell Vulnerability

Posted on July 29, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
WordPress 7.0.2 Emergency Update Fixes Critical wp2shell Vulnerability

WordPress 7.0.2 addresses the critical wp2shell vulnerability chain, which could allow attackers to compromise unpatched websites without using a vulnerable plugin or theme.

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Steam Sale Scam Alert: Fake Verification Links Can Still Steal Your Account

Posted on July 8, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Steam Sale Scam Alert: Fake Verification Links Can Still Steal Your Account

Fake verification links can steal Steam accounts, Steam Guard codes, wallet funds, and inventory items. Here is what players should check before logging in.

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Steam Account Stolen? What To Do First

Posted on July 3, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Steam Account Stolen? What To Do First

If your Steam account falls into the wrong hands, act fast. Clean your device, secure your email, recover through Steam Support, and check Steam Guard.

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Security & Scam Alert: Fake FACEIT Verification Pages Target Steam Players

Posted on June 19, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Security & Scam Alert: Fake FACEIT Verification Pages Target Steam Players

Fake FACEIT verification pages are targeting Steam and CS2 players with convincing phishing pages and fake Steam login windows.

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Reddit Privacy Update Matters for Gamers, Developers, and Online Communities

Posted on May 31, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Reddit Privacy Update Matters for Gamers, Developers, and Online Communities

Reddit has updated its Privacy Policy and User Agreement, with the changes taking effect on July 1, 2026. For gamers, developers, and online communities, the update is worth noting because Reddit remains one of the biggest public spaces for gaming discussion, player feedback, marketing, modding, and community activity.

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Steam and Discord Scams Are Getting Smarter: Fake Playtests, Fake Support, and Malware-Laced Downloads

Posted on May 26, 2026May 26, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Steam and Discord Scams Are Getting Smarter: Fake Playtests, Fake Support, and Malware-Laced Downloads

Gaming scams are getting harder to spot. Fake playtests, fake Steam support warnings, fake tournaments, and malware-laced game downloads are targeting players and creators through Steam, Discord, YouTube, Reddit, and social platforms.

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Two Days Later, Microsoft Still Has Not Widened Its KB5083769 Warning

Posted on April 23, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Two Days Later, Microsoft Still Has Not Widened Its KB5083769 Warning

Microsoft’s official warning around KB5083769 remains limited, but BitLocker recovery concerns and broader Windows 11 installation complaints are still drawing attention.

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Steam Scam Fears Grow as FBI Investigates Malware-Linked Games

Posted on April 13, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Steam Scam Fears Grow as FBI Investigates Malware-Linked Games

Recent Steam scam concerns are no longer limited to fake support messages and phishing tricks, as an FBI malware investigation has now pushed the issue into far more serious territory. Steam users have dealt with scams for years, but the latest warning shows the problem is not just about account impersonation anymore. The FBI’s Seattle…

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Scam Alert: Suspicious Discord Tag Mirrors a Familiar Crypto Trap

Posted on March 29, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Scam Alert: Suspicious Discord Tag Mirrors a Familiar Crypto Trap

A suspicious Discord message used bonus-code language, fake withdrawal screenshots, and celebrity-style branding to look trustworthy. Here is why it raised red flags and what to do if you receive something similar.

Gaming News, Security

Rainbow Six Mobile Launch Confirmed as Siege Year 11 Roadmap Headlines Six Invitational

Posted on February 17, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Rainbow Six Mobile Launch Confirmed as Siege Year 11 Roadmap Headlines Six Invitational

Year 11 is a clear refocus: tighter competitive integrity, sharper Ranked, and more “core Siege” each season Ubisoft used the Six Invitational 2026 in Paris to reveal Rainbow Six Siege’s Year 11 roadmap — and the message is straightforward: a renewed focus on the core 5v5 experience, with competitive updates, stronger protection tech, and seasonal…

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Quick Fix: Why So Many Discord Accounts Are Getting Compromised (and What to Do First)

Posted on February 13, 2026May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Quick Fix: Why So Many Discord Accounts Are Getting Compromised (and What to Do First)

A wave of “I got hacked” posts — what’s actually happening (and what to do right now) If you’re seeing more “my Discord account was hacked” posts lately, you’re not imagining it. A big chunk of these cases aren’t “Hollywood hacking” — they’re social-engineering attacks that trick people into approving access, running a command, or…

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CloverPit dev warns of unauthorized “CloverPit Gamble” on Nintendo Switch eShop

Posted on December 26, 2025December 27, 2025 By Ronny Fiksdahl
CloverPit dev warns of unauthorized “CloverPit Gamble” on Nintendo Switch eShop

Panik Arcade says CloverPit is not on Nintendo Switch Developer Panik Arcade posted a public warning that an unauthorized game using the CloverPit name — titled “CloverPit Gamble” — appears on the Nintendo Switch eShop. The studio says the listing is not made by them, and urged players not to buy from impostors. 🚨 fake…

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Steam connection issues briefly hit chat, downloads, and live services

Posted on December 16, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Steam connection issues briefly hit chat, downloads, and live services

Steam had a brief connectivity wobble Earlier today, Steam experienced a short disruption that affected several parts of the platform — not only Friends & Chat, but also downloads and other live features. The Steam Friends & Chat outage left many players across regions (USA, EU, and Asia) seeing Steam stuck on “Offline / Connecting…”,…

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Gaming News, Security

Valve delists free platformer after late-August update

Posted on September 26, 2025May 2, 2026 By Ronny Fiksdahl
Valve delists free platformer after late-August update

Allegedly added a crypto-stealing payload; reports put losses above $150,000 BlockBlasters, a free 2D platformer briefly listed on Steam in August–September 2025, has been removed after security researchers and community reports linked a recent patch to credential theft and drained crypto wallets. One high-profile victim, Twitch streamer Raivo “RastalandTV” Plavnieks, says roughly $32,000 raised for…

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