Security News > 2021 > September > Gamers Beware: Malware Hunts Steam, Epic and EA Origin Accounts

There's a new cybersecurity threat to gamers: An advanced trojan, dubbed BloodyStealer, has emerged on underground forums and is being used to steal gamer accounts on various platforms, including Steam, Epic Games Store and EA Origin.

Demand for stolen gamer data throughout the underground markets is increasing, experts at Kaspersky say, making compromising those accounts a priority for cybercriminals of all stripes.

The research also found a big demand on the darknet for stolen gamer accounts.

Kaspersky observed these accounts are selling for about $14.20 for 1,000 accounts - which equates to anywhere from 1 percent to 30 percent of the price these accounts would demand if sold individually.

It falls largely on gamers themselves to know how to keep their account information protected.

"Gaming accounts are clearly hunted by cybercriminals, so if you want to enjoy gaming peacefully and not worry that your in-game credit or accounts will be gone, make sure you protect your account through two-factor authentication and use a reliable security solution to protect your devices," Kaspersky researcher Dimitry Galov advised.

News URL

https://threatpost.com/gamers-malware-steam-epic-ea-origin-accounts/175081/