Valve pulls new Steam game and issues warning to players amid malware suspicions

Steam users have been sent a warning by platform creator Valve after it removed a game containing suspected malware. The app in question, PirateFi, was available briefly as a free download but has been taken off Steam following an update that was suspected to contain malicious files. In the wake of this, Valve has messaged potentially affected players to warn them of the threat and suggest they take steps to check for any unexpected viruses or software. Continue reading Valve pulls new Steam game and issues warning to players amid malware suspicions MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming

Feb 12, 2025 - 14:35
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Valve pulls new Steam game and issues warning to players amid malware suspicions
Valve pulls new Steam game and issues warning to players amid malware suspicions

Steam users have been sent a warning by platform creator Valve after it removed a game containing suspected malware. The app in question, PirateFi, was available briefly as a free download but has been taken off Steam following an update that was suspected to contain malicious files. In the wake of this, Valve has messaged potentially affected players to warn them of the threat and suggest they take steps to check for any unexpected viruses or software.

MORE FROM PCGAMESN: Steam FAQ, Steam family sharing, Steam in-home streaming