Video game marketplace Steam has removed the game “Sniper: Phantom’s Resolution” due to reports it was infecting user systems with malware. Players first suspected an issue when they noticed game assets and descriptions were copied from other games. A closer look at the installer file revealed it contained a series of attack tools. The game’s developer website has also been taken offline. Users who installed the game are advised to uninstall it and run a full system scan.
Attackers Leverage Weaponized CAPTCHAs to Execute PowerShell and Deploy Malware
Cybercriminals are tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands and malware using fake CAPTCHA challenges, as highlighted in HP Wolf Security’s March 2025 report. The
