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FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims’ crypto wallets

TechCrunch·July 17, 2026·1 min read
FBI arrests man accused of using Steam games to drain victims’ crypto wallets

The FBI arrested 21-year-old student Zyaire Wilkins for publishing fake Steam games containing malware that infected thousands of victims and stole cryptocurrency from some. Prosecutors accused Wilkins of using the malicious games to drain victims' crypto wallets. The case highlights ongoing security risks in digital game marketplaces.

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