MotherSphere reports that Goddess of Victory: Nikke’s Windows launcher could install a remote-control program on some PCs by Oct.
23 at the latest.
The developers are investigating after launcher files may have been altered.
MotherSphere estimates an attacker compromised Level Infinite’s file-distribution system and added the code on Sept.
27.
The developers are investigating how many players were affected and will provide more information and instructions in a separate announcement. They asked anyone who opened the Windows launcher at least once since September 27, at 15:41 (UTC+9), to check their computer and take the necessary measures. They also published a related guide and announced in-game compensation for all players.
According to MotherSphere, as of October 23, opening the launcher could install a program that allowed remote control of the computer. As long as the launcher was open, the attacker could issue commands, read files, and take screenshots.
MotherSphere has identified four corrupted game files. It believes the attacker breached the file distribution system of Level Infinite, the game's publisher, which is owned by Tencent, and added the malicious code there on September 27. According to MotherSphere, the program did not target all computers. However, if installed, it can steal passwords, browser login information, and digital wallet information.
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The creators removed the four corrupted files, but that doesn't undo any infection that had already occurred. MotherSphere warned that corrupted files may remain in the launcher's temporary folder and recommended that users delete it before reopening the launcher. If a computer is found to be infected, it suggests reinstalling Windows.
On Windows, the game is available through the official launcher, not Steam. MotherSphere reported that Linux or Steam Deck devices may also be affected if the game was run through Proton, a compatibility tool. Goddess of Victory: Nikke is also available for Android and iOS.
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