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No specific reasons were disclosed except for apparent "security concerns". There have been other countries that have expressed worries about security issues but Iran is the first to disallow playing the game. With Iran implementing the ban, will other countries follow suit over these "security" reasons? 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. Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) described Vidar as “one of the most successful infostealers,” with its reach growing since its discovery in 2018. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the increasing cybersecurity threats facing gamers. Gamers are advised to be cautious when downloading lesser-known titles, keep their systems updated with security patches, and use multi-factor authentication to protect their accounts from potential breaches. Read more in our articles including "Nationwide ban of Pokemon GO implemented in Iran" and "Hackers Planted Malware in a Steam Game to Steal Gamers’ Passwords—Here’s What Happened".