Malicious Game Demo Removed from Steam
April 29, 2025
Valve has removed a game titled ‘Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution’ from the Steam store following multiple user reports that indicated its demo installer actually infected their systems with information-stealing malware. Security researchers found that the game was a vehicle to infect gamers with malware and steal their passwords. The malware, known as Vidar, has been used in several hacking campaigns, including attempts to steal credentials and deploy ransomware. Valve has taken steps to prevent similar incidents in the future.
