The game Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution, listed on the Steam platform and stated to be a demo version, was found to contain malware as a result of user reviews. However, the fact that the production’s Steam page is still active has caused concern among players.
Virus found in game published on Steam
When a user reviewed the game on Steam, they noticed that an official demo version could not be downloaded directly from the platform. The user, who was directed to the game’s official website, saw that there was a demo link there. However, the fact that the website did not seem trustworthy raised great suspicions.
As a result of the reviews, it was determined that the file obtained through the download link was actually malware. What is striking is that widely used antivirus applications could not detect this threat.
Last summer, Steam introduced some restrictions on links that redirect to websites and social media accounts. However, these restrictions do not apply to links that are generally used to promote the official sites or publishers of the games.
This situation can cause users to download from unreliable sources, as in the case of Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution. It has already become a matter of curiosity what kind of measures Steam management will take on the subject.
Experts in the sector state that only official and reliable sources should be preferred when downloading games. So what do you think about this issue? Which games do you play most often? You can share your views with us in the comments section below.
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