Valve removed a video game from online store Steam after users reported that a free demo for the game was to install malware on their computers.
The game was called Sniper: Phantom Resolution, and promised to give the players realistic [first-person shooter] mechanics, dynamic storytelling, and high -stakes missions, ”according to An archive of its vapor page.
The first reports that the free demo for the game could actually malware arrive earlier this week From many users to Reddit Who downloaded it and reviewed it.
The game removal from steam was first reported by Thegamer.
Last month, Valve had to deal with a similar situation, When it removes a game called Piratefithat has been a plant for malware designed to steal players' passwords, a type of malicious software known as a Information-stealer.
Valve did not respond to a request for comment.
