The FBI is investigating the distribution of malware through several video games hosted on Steam, the popular PC gaming platform operated by Valve.
The agency said Friday it is seeking victims whose computers may have been infected after downloading games believed to contain malicious software.
“The FBI believes the threat actor primarily targeted users between the timeframe of May 2024 and January 2026,” the agency wrote.
The FBI’s investigation is targeting several PC games, including BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse, DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova.
“The FBI is legally mandated to identify victims of federal crimes it investigates,” an FBI spokesperson told Decrypt. “Victims may be eligible for certain services, restitution, and rights under federal and/or state law. All identities of victims will be kept confidential,” they said, adding that the agency is unable to provide specific details.
Decrypt reached out to Valve for comment on the investigation, but did not immediately receive a response.
Malware targeting gamers has appeared in both game downloads and third-party tools linked to popular titles.
