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Kaspersky reported that hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine to spread malware, primarily targeting Chinese players, by luring them with specific art styles and titles.
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Who
Kaspersky, hackers, Steam users
What
Kaspersky reported that hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine to spread malware, primarily targeting Chinese players, by luring them with specific art styles and titles.
When
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:39:42 GMT · 13h 33m ago
Where
China ·
Why
Hackers exploit Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine to install backdoors, steal Steam account credentials and credit card information, deploy ransomware, and install crypto miner software.
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How this affects you
The malware compromises Steam user accounts, enabling credential theft, credit card information exfiltration, ransomware deployment, and crypto miner installation, impacting thousands of users, primarily in China.
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- Technology13h 33m agoKaspersky reported that hackers are exploiting Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine to spread malware, installing backdoors and executable files to steal Steam account credentials.Open article
- Technology13h 33m agoHackers are exploiting Steam Workshop's Wallpaper Engine to spread malware that installs backdoors, steals Steam account credentials, and can deploy ransomware or crypto miners.Open article