Valve Pulls 'Beyond the Dark' From Steam After Malware Found

Overview

• Valve removed Beyond the Dark from the Steam store after reports found the free horror title contained data-stealing malware.
• Cybersecurity investigator Eric Parker said the malicious code hid inside a UnityPlayer.dll file, kept running even when the game crashed, and looked for wallet add-ons like MetaMask.
• Reporting shows the Steam listing began life as a different game called Rodent Race before the page was reportedly taken over and rebuilt as Beyond the Dark.
• The malware allegedly harvested saved passwords and browser data and contacted external servers to download extra tools for theft.
• People who installed or launched the game are urged to uninstall it, change passwords, check browser extensions and crypto wallets, and watch for suspicious activity.