Valve Recommends Reinstalling Your Operating System After Malicious Steam Game Incident
Valve alerted Steam users to malware found in the free game PirateFi. The malware, identified as Trojan.Win32.Lazzzy.gen, steals browser cookies to access user accounts, potentially bypassing two-factor authentication. Valve recommends reinstalling the operating system of affected users and provides additional steps, including antivirus scans and password changes, to protect systems. The gaming platform removed PirateFi from Steam and advised gamers to only download from trusted developers and keep software updated. Cybersecurity experts can help with malware detection, system reinstallation, and account security enhancement.
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