FBI Arrests Man Accused of Using Steam Games To Drain Victims' Crypto Wallets

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By BeauHDJul 17, 2026, 2:00 pm94 ptsTrending
The FBI arrested a Florida man accused of uploading fake Steam games containing malware that stole passwords, data, and cryptocurrency wallet credentials from victims. Prosecutors say the scheme infected about 8,000 people, compromised roughly 80 crypto wallets, and stole at least $220,000 through games that…

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