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Florida Man Arrested for Stealing $220,000 in Crypto Through Fake Steam Games
The Verge·Saturday, 18 July 2026
Federal authorities arrested 21-year-old Zyaire Wilkins from Florida for allegedly stealing at least $220,000 in cryptocurrency using malware hidden inside Steam games. He and co-conspirators reportedly launched eight infected games between May 2024 and February 2026, infecting about 8,000 computers. The malware was designed to steal crypto from victims' wallets.
Why It Matters
Millions of Indians play games on Steam — this case is a reminder that downloading games from unverified sources can expose your crypto wallets and personal data to theft.
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