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FBI Seattle Seeks Victims of Malware-Laced Steam Games in Ongoing Probe

The bureau is collecting reports to identify victims for potential restitution.

Overview

  • A public notice asks affected players to submit a short form or email Steam_Malware@fbi.gov with details of their experience.
  • Investigators named seven titles tied to the campaign: BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova.
  • The FBI says the primary targeting window ran from May 2024 through January 2026 and that responses may prompt follow-up contact.
  • The questionnaire seeks information on communications around the downloads, compromised accounts, crypto or bank transactions, and any stolen funds, with victim identities kept confidential.
  • Context from prior reporting notes Steam’s exposure to infostealer distribution and brand phishing, with documented cases such as a BlockBlasters-linked $32,000 crypto theft and Valve’s removal of PirateFi after malware was found.