Man Arrested for Using Steam to Steal Crypto

Man Arrested for Using Steam to Steal Crypto

Source: The Verge

Summary

Prosecutors have accused 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins of creating and publishing fake video games on Steam that contained malware. The malware allegedly infected thousands of victims and stole cryptocurrency from some of them. Wilkins is facing charges related to the scam.


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A familiar tale of fake games on a popular platform. Steam users thought they were getting a new game, but got malware instead. Thousands of victims, crypto stolen, and a 21-year-old accused. Because what’s a better way to get rich quick than by scamming gamers? Zyaire Wilkins is now facing the music.


Author: Evan Null