importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch• 2026-07-17T16:18:09Z

FBI Arrests Florida Man for Crypto Wallet Theft via Malware-Infected Steam Games

#crypto theft #malware #cybercrime #gaming #security

The FBI arrested a Florida man for developing and distributing malware-infected Steam games that stole cryptocurrency from victims' wallets, affecting approximately 8,000 users and stealing $220,000 in crypto. The scheme involved marketing malicious games on platforms like Discord and LinkedIn, with the suspect using cryptocurrency transactions to launder funds through gift cards.

Prosecutors accused 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins of publishing on Steam several fake video games that contained malware, infecting thousands of victims, and stealing crypto from some of them.

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