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Valve removes Steam game that contained malware
Valve removed a game from its Steam video game platform and store because it contained malware, according to media reports. In its notice to users who downloaded the game, Valve said affected users may want to “consider fully reformatting your operating system.”
Steam just killed a game that was installing Windows malware
This sort of thing is atypical for Steam. The automated systems for game updates can sometimes crash PCs when the updates are problematic, but so far Valve has done a very good job of keeping actual malware out of the Steam store. (Can’t say the same for Apple, Google, or Microsoft .)
Did You Download This Steam Game? Sorry, It's Windows Malware
The free-to-play game, PirateFi, infects users with malware that steals browser cookies, enabling the malware’s creator to hijack access to various online accounts.
Hackers Somehow Uploaded a Game Full of Malware on Steam
Valve recommends that users who downloaded PirateFe run a full system scan with anti-virus software and check for auspicious or newly installed software on their PPCs. As a last resort, Valve also recommends that users consider reinstalling Windows to completely rid their system of any potential malware.
Valve Officially Bans Steam Games With Ads
In-game ads have now been officially banned from the popular gaming platform Steam, according to the new guidelines.
The Steam Deck 2 doesn't need to happen because Valve will win either way (though I hope it does)
Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device Valve is thinking of the Big Picture (literally). Valve has already cemented its name in the handheld PC market with the Steam Deck.
Baht’s Rally Looks Set to Lose Steam on Trade Angst, Stock Slump
The rally in Thailand’s baht this year looks primed to peter out on escalating global trade tensions and a slump in the ...
Save A Fortune On Co-Op Games In Steam's Latest Sale
In Valve’s endless quest to have a Steam “Fest” for every genre, this week sees an enormous sale on multiplayer games with ...
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Elden Ring Nightreign Steam page reveals DLC will feature new playable characters & bosses
Bandai Namco and FromSoftware have shared a wealth of new information about Elden Ring: Nightreign, including its Closed ...
Steam data shows the meteoric rise of Unreal Engine for game development
Looking more closely at Unreal Engine, the growth in its use has been meteoric. The jump in sales from 19% in 2023 to 31% in ...
Stellar Blade PC port to be optimized for Steam Deck, says developer
In its 2024 business performance results, Shift Up addressed the PC port of Stellar Blade and confirmed Valve's handheld will ...
Can I play Avowed on Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
Avowed runs pretty well on ROG Ally as long as you're playing at the right settings. But you won't want to play on Steam Deck ...
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Steam Takes Down Malicious Game, But Players Could Already Be Infected
Valve takes down a malicious Steam game that was released last week, but any player who started the game will likely want to ...