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Steam forum ClickFix attacks infect gamers with XMRig cryptominers

Steam discussion forums are being abused in ClickFix attacks that pretend to be fixes for game and computer problems but actually infect devices with cryptominers.

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/steam-forum-clickfix-attacks-infect-gamers-with-xmrig-cryptominers/

Curated Jul 25, 2026 by Aidan Duffy, Threat intelligence editor, AHackaday./Methodology/Sources verified.

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