The Dangers of Malicious Mods in People Playground

People Playground, a popular sandbox game on Steam, known for its unique concept of experimenting with ragdolls, recently faced a serious security threat. The game’s developer, Mestiez, had to disable the Steam Workshop due to a “malicious mod” that was peddling malware to unsuspecting players.

According to Mestiez, players who used mods on September 21st are at risk and should run virus scans immediately. They have advised against launching the game until an official announcement declaring it safe is made.

In a post on Steam, Mestiez stated, “The Workshop has disappeared again as I disabled it due to yet another malicious mod. This one is especially harmful.”

Players who used mods between specific hours on September 21st were urged to delete all mods from their folders and refrain from playing the game until further notice. The malware associated with the mod could potentially wipe personal data, damage Steam configurations, or even expose personal information from Discord accounts.

Initially, Mestiez mentioned that the malware does not steal sensitive information like passwords or tokens. However, they later recommended changing passwords for important accounts as a precautionary measure.

Mestiez took full responsibility for the incident and discouraged spreading rumors about the source of the malware. This is not the first time People Playground has been targeted by malicious mods. Earlier this year, a similar incident occurred, leading to the temporary disabling of the Steam Workshop.

Ensuring the security of the game and its players is now a top priority for the developer. Players are advised to exercise caution when using mods in the future to avoid such security breaches.

As the situation unfolds, it is essential for players to stay informed and follow official announcements from Mestiez regarding the game’s safety. Your online security should always be a priority when engaging with mods or third-party content.