Valve Removes Free Horror Game 'Beyond The Dark' After Malware Discovery
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Malware Hidden in Free Steam Horror Game
Valve has removed the free horror game 'Beyond The Dark' from Steam after it was discovered to contain malware that stole personal data from players who installed it. The removal came after reports surfaced about suspicious behavior from the game's executable.
What the Malware Did
According to reporting by Insider Gaming, 'Beyond The Dark' was distributed as a free horror game but secretly contained code designed to harvest user data from infected systems. Players who downloaded and ran the game may have had personal information compromised.
Steam Security Under Scrutiny
The incident raises renewed concerns about Steam's ability to vet the thousands of games submitted to the platform each year. While Valve has improved its review processes over time, the sheer volume of submissions makes comprehensive code auditing a challenge. Players who downloaded 'Beyond The Dark' are advised to run a malware scan, change passwords for any accounts accessible on the affected machine, and monitor for unusual account activity.
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