Valve removes free horror game "Beyond The Dark" from Steam after malware discovery
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Summary
Valve removed the free horror game "Beyond The Dark" from Steam after players discovered it contained malware designed to steal personal data and cryptocurrency. The game, which appeared to be a harmless indie project, turned out to harbor malicious code that compromised user security. This incident highlights the risks of downloading free games on digital storefronts and raises questions about Steam's content moderation and security screening processes.
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· 3 pulledBeyond The Dark was harboring a dark secret
Every month, over a thousand new games land on Steam. Many of them are harmless indie projects or small experimental titles.
However, on rare occasions, one may slip through that turns into a complete nightmare for players.
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