#PirateFi malware

Valve recently removed a game from Steam after discovering it was laced with malware designed to steal gamers’ sensitive data. The game, called PirateFi, was not just an innocent title that had been compromised—it was built from the ground up as a Trojan horse to distribute the powerful Vidar infostealer malware. Security researchers analyzing PirateFi found that it had been created using a game template called Easy Survival RPG, a tool that allows developers to quickly build and launch their own single-player or multiplayer games. This game-making software, which costs between $399 and $1,099 to license, gave hackers an easy way to deploy their malware within what appeared to be a legitimate product. According to Marius Genheimer of SECUINFRA Falcon Team, the malware was not an afterthought but the game’s primary purpose. This means PirateFi was never intended to be played—it was simply bait to lure unsuspecting gamers into downloading malicious software. The Vidar malware is an advanced infostealer capable of exfiltrating vast amounts of data from infected computers. What makes Vidar particularly dangerous is its availability through the malware-as-a-service model, meaning it can be purchased and used by even low-skill cybercriminals. Read more in our articles including "Hackers Planted Malware in a Steam Game to Steal Gamers’ Passwords—Here’s What Happened" and "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool".