User-made maps from Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon have been found to contain malware, just as the game's official Discord server got hacked
The year's top indie hit Meccha Chameleon is facing a security crisis as malware is discovered in user-made maps and its Discord server is hacked.
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Where was the malware found?
The malware was found within user-made maps for the game Meccha Chameleon.
What was the impact of the malware attack?
According to Polygon, the attack let hackers take over users' PCs.
What other platform was affected?
The game's official Discord server was hacked.
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- Primary Driver: The year's top indie hit Meccha Chameleon is facing a security crisis as malware is discovered in user-made maps and its Discord server is hacked.
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Malware has been discovered within user-created maps for the Steam top-seller Meccha Chameleon. These attacks reportedly allowed hackers to take control of users' PCs.
Simultaneously, the game's official Discord server was compromised. Coverage from Polygon and dev.ua emphasizes that the game is the biggest indie hit of the year.
Eurogamer and htxt.co.za report on the timing of the malware discovery coinciding with the Discord server hack. Further developments depend on how the security breaches are addressed, as coverage describes the situation as a "crazy weekend" for the title.
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