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Malware Hidden in Pirated Games Infects 400,000 Devices

  • Michael Kan--PCMag.com
  • published date: 2026-02-06 21:43:21 UTC

Security researchers uncover evidence that the Windows-based 'RenEngine loader' malware has infected around 30,000 users in the US alone. A new strain of Windows-based malware has been circulating through pirated PC games and may have infected over 400,000 de…

A new strain of Windows-based malware has been circulating through pirated PC games and may have infected over 400,000 devices.  Researchers at cybersecurity vendor Cyderes are warning about the thr… [+2383 chars]