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Steam removes ‘Beyond The Dark’ horror game over malware reports

📅 20 May 2026 at 12:34 UTC📰 Cyber InsiderView original source ↗
Steam removes ‘Beyond The Dark’ horror game over malware reports

A malicious game distributed through Steam has been removed from Valve’s platform after users discovered it was secretly harvesting player data and communicating with remote command-and-control infrastructure. The game, titled Beyond The Dark, masqueraded as a free indie horror title on Steam but allegedly contained malware that profiled infected systems and could potentially deploy additional … The post Steam removes ‘Beyond The Dark’ horror game over malware reports appeared first on CyberInsider.

🤖 AI BriefingAuto-generated threat analysis
🔍Threat Overview

A malicious game, Beyond The Dark, was removed from Steam after users discovered it was secretly harvesting player data and communicating with remote command-and-control infrastructure, indicating a targeted attack on Steam users.

⚙️Technical Details
Attack Vectors
Outbound network trafficMalicious DLL embedded in game files
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: High
Who Is at Risk
Steam users who downloaded or launched the game
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Uninstall the game immediately
2Run a full antivirus scan
3Revoke browser sessions and change passwords associated with sensitive accounts
📦Affected Products
Product Name: Beyond The DarkPlatforms:PC

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