Malware Games Infect 8,000 Devices, Stealing $220K from 80 Crypto Wallets

Eight malware-laced games compromised 8,000 devices, draining $220K from 80 wallets via credential theft. FBI targets suspect Wilkins for conspiracy.

Woofun AI reports that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation alleges eight downloadable games containing malware infected approximately 8,000 devices, resulting in the theft of at least $220,000 from 80 cryptocurrency wallets. The operation, spanning May 2024 to February 2026, utilized platforms like Discord and Telegram to target users with large crypto holdings. Zyaire Dontaevious Zamarion Wilkins, a 21-year-old from Florida, faces charges for providing financial support and promotion, with court documents indicating the software harvested passwords and wallet credentials. The FBI continues investigating victims of titles including BlockBlasters and Chemia, while Wilkins faces up to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to obtain computer information for private financial gain.