A new free-to-play game, PirateFi, made headlines this month after its sudden removal from a major gaming platform due to serious security concerns. The game was reported to contain malicious malware, putting unsuspecting players at risk.
In a notification to affected users, the platform has recommended that those who downloaded PirateFi conduct a full-system scan using antivirus software to safeguard against potential threats. The warning included advice for some players to consider a complete reformatting of their operating systems to eliminate any lingering malware.
The extent of the infections caused by PirateFi remains uncertain. Reports indicate that only a handful of players were active at the game’s peak, suggesting that many users faced issues launching the game, which may have prevented them from being logged as active players. Additionally, rumors have surfaced regarding the game’s developer potentially using AI technology to manage user communications.
In related news, recent findings indicate that nearly half of gaming platform users still operate on an older version of Windows, despite the operating system’s upcoming support termination. Furthermore, the platform has taken steps to ban other games that require users to watch advertisements to progress in gameplay.
