FBI Seeks Victims of Malware in Steam Games

The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Seattle Division has launched a public appeal for information from potential victims of malware distributed through several video games on the Steam platform, an effort to identify those affected between May 2024 and January 2026.

The agency identified eight games suspected of containing malicious software: BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse also known as DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova. These titles, which included genres such as shooters and platformers, appeared legitimate but were designed to deliver malware upon installation, according to the FBI. The malware targeted sensitive user data, including cryptocurrency wallets, login credentials, browser information, and Steam account details. Investigators believe a primary threat actor was responsible for uploading the compromised games during the specified period.

In a notice posted on March 11, the FBI stated, "The FBI's Seattle Division is seeking to identify potential victims installing Steam games embedded with malware." The agency emphasized that reporting is voluntary but crucial for federal investigations, as victims may qualify for restitution or other services under...