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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is investigating malware that was allegedly hidden inside several video games hosted on the PC gaming platform Steam. The FBI’s Seattle Division is currently working to identify users who may have downloaded and installed these infected games.
According to the agency, the suspected activity mainly targeted Steam users between May 2024 and January 2026. Investigators believe a threat actor uploaded multiple games embedded with malware to the platform. In a public notice, the FBI said it is seeking information from individuals who may have been affected.
Authorities have identified several titles that may have been created or distributed by cybercriminals. These include BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova.
The FBI has asked potential victims or anyone with relevant information to complete a form as part of the investigation. The agency said that people who may have installed any of the listed games, or whose minor dependents may have done so, are encouraged to report the incident.
The bureau said identifying victims is a legal requirement during federal investigations. Individuals who were affected may be eligible for support services, restitution, or other legal protections under federal or state law.
Providing information to the FBI is voluntary, but the agency noted that responses may assist investigators in identifying victims and understanding the scope of the incident. Based on the details submitted, individuals may be contacted for further information. The FBI also said that the identities of victims will remain confidential.
This is not the first time malware has been linked to games on the Valve-owned Steam platform. Reports in 2025 indicated that hackers had previously uploaded multiple malware-infected games to the marketplace.
The FBI has also issued guidance to help users avoid online scams and malicious activity:
According to the agency, the suspected activity mainly targeted Steam users between May 2024 and January 2026. Investigators believe a threat actor uploaded multiple games embedded with malware to the platform. In a public notice, the FBI said it is seeking information from individuals who may have been affected.
Games under investigation
Authorities have identified several titles that may have been created or distributed by cybercriminals. These include BlockBlasters, Chemia, Dashverse/DashFPS, Lampy, Lunara, PirateFi, and Tokenova.
The FBI has asked potential victims or anyone with relevant information to complete a form as part of the investigation. The agency said that people who may have installed any of the listed games, or whose minor dependents may have done so, are encouraged to report the incident.
The bureau said identifying victims is a legal requirement during federal investigations. Individuals who were affected may be eligible for support services, restitution, or other legal protections under federal or state law.
Providing information to the FBI is voluntary, but the agency noted that responses may assist investigators in identifying victims and understanding the scope of the incident. Based on the details submitted, individuals may be contacted for further information. The FBI also said that the identities of victims will remain confidential.
This is not the first time malware has been linked to games on the Valve-owned Steam platform. Reports in 2025 indicated that hackers had previously uploaded multiple malware-infected games to the marketplace.
How gamers can protect themselves
The FBI has also issued guidance to help users avoid online scams and malicious activity:
- Do not share financial or personal information with unknown individuals online or send them money.
- Be extremely cautious of investment advice from people met on the internet.
- If you believe you have been defrauded, do not pay additional “fees” or “taxes” to recover funds.
- Avoid services claiming they can recover lost money for a fee.
- Report suspected fraud or suspicious activity to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3).
