Steam Users Seeking Help Are Being Tricked Into Installing Crypto Miners

Steam support scams on the Steam forums are tricking users into running admin-level PowerShell commands.

The commands install cryptocurrency mining malware disguised as a Windows optimization tool.

Infected PCs can be hijacked to mine crypto, slowing games and wasting system resources.

The malware is difficult to remove and may evade or disable normal cleanup tools like Windows Defender.