Security · 1h ago
FBI arrests student for crypto-stealing malware on Steam
A 21-year-old student, Zyaire Wilkins, was arrested for publishing fake Steam games containing malware that infected thousands of users. The malware drained cryptocurrency wallets from some victims. The FBI charged him with computer fraud and wire fraud.
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The case highlights how even trusted platforms like Steam can be exploited for crypto theft, underscoring the need for better vetting of user-uploaded content.
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