Twitch streamer raising money for cancer treatment has funds stolen by malware-ridden Steam game — BlockBlasters title stole $150,000 from hundreds of players
Twitch streamer Raivo "RastalandTV" Plavnieks had over $32,000 in cryptocurrency stolen, intended for cancer treatment, after downloading the Steam game "BlockBlasters," which was later found to contain malware stealing funds from hundreds of players. Security researchers discovered that $150,000 was taken from 261 Steam accounts, with a potential victim count of 478. Despite being labeled as "Verified" on Steam, the game was found to contain malware, prompting discussions on platform security. The incident highlights the need for improved vetting processes on platforms like Steam to prevent such malware attacks.
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