Initial analysis indicates that the malware operates as a worm, exploiting security vulnerabilities in the game’s application code, allowing it to bypass typical safeguards surrounding code injection. Once it infiltrates a game lobby, the malware executes localized code, infecting the machines of all users accessing the compromised session.
As of now, the issue seems to be affecting only PC versions of the game. However, with recent announcements regarding backwards compatibility, the title may have become a more attractive target for hackers and scammers alike.
