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.
Steam and Discord scams increasingly imitate normal gaming activity, using fake playtests, support warnings, verification pages, cheats, and malicious downloads.
The FBI sought potential victims in an investigation tied to malware-distributing Steam games, while account phishing and impersonation scams remained a separate risk.
Discord account compromised? This quick guide covers fake verification flows, QR login tricks, malicious invites, and a 10-minute account lockdown checklist.
Valve removed BlockBlasters from Steam after reports linked a late-August update to malware, credential theft, and stolen cryptocurrency.
A look at gaming malware, account theft, malicious mods, platform breaches, and practical steps players can take to protect their accounts and PCs.
