But users might need to start exercising caution when downloading free-to-play games from new developers.

Valve removed the game after discovering it contained malware designed to steal account credentials and other info.

A game called PirateFi released on Steam last week and it contained malware.

Hackers used free Steam game to steal passwords, Valve warns affected users

They also suspected that the reviews were fake.

According to PCMag, other userslosttheir passwords, and some accounts were broken into using stolen cookies.

Furthermore, hackers attempted to distribute the game through Telegram.

It can also steal session cookies to log into various services without a password.

Impacted users might find a file called “Howard.exe” in AppData > Temp.