{"rewrite":{"id":"r_b150a2f476fa456b926d5a8d","clusterId":"c_b9693e50262d441fb57bfb5e","slug":"malicious-mods-found-on-rimworld-steam-workshop-official-warning-issued","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Malicious Mods Found on RimWorld Steam Workshop, Official Warning Issued","summary":"Two malicious mods, CameraSettingsMod and Mad Skills Rewritten, were confirmed on the RimWorld Steam Workshop. The official Discord warned users to delete them, verify game files, and run virus scans. The mods were removed but reportedly steal from other creators and download malware. The warning notes it is hard to judge mods without checking code.","whyItMatters":"The incident highlights a growing security risk on the Steam Workshop where malicious actors re-upload stolen mods with hidden malware, and the community manager warns that detection requires code inspection.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eTwo malicious mods have been confirmed on the RimWorld Steam Workshop, prompting an official warning from the game's community manager on the official Discord. The mods, CameraSettingsMod and Mad Skills Rewritten, were removed from the Workshop but are said to steal mods from other creators, bypass user protections, and download malware. The warning advises users who enabled them to delete the mods, verify game file integrity, and run virus scans.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe announcement noted common traits among the malicious accounts: they publish only one mod, have level 0 Steam profiles, and keep profiles private. However, the warning cautions that not all mods meeting these conditions are harmful and asks users not to harass mod creators. The community manager stated it is difficult to determine if a mod is harmful without downloading and checking the code, as malicious accounts continuously create new accounts.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Malicious mods CameraSettingsMod and Mad Skills Rewritten found on RimWorld Steam Workshop. Official Discord warns users to delete them, verify game files, and run virus scans. The mods steal from other creators and download malware.","twitterPost":"Malicious mods CameraSettingsMod and Mad Skills Rewritten confirmed on RimWorld Steam Workshop. Official warning: delete them, verify game files, run virus scans. Mods steal from other creators and download malware.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Two malicious mods were found on the RimWorld Steam Workshop. The official Discord warned users to delete them, verify game files, and run virus scans. The mods steal from other creators and download malware. The community manager said it is hard to judge mods without checking code.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/26/166919.html\",\"title\":\"Absolutely Do Not Install! Malicious Mods Confirmed on RimWorld Steam Workshop: Stolen from Other Creators and Modified to Download Malware\"}]","lintFlagsJson":"[]","lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4149,"outputTokens":583,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1779826498,"createdAt":"2026-05-26T06:49:10.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-05-26T07:01:12.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-26T07:01:12.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_b9693e50262d441fb57bfb5e","canonicalTitle":"絶対入れないで！『リムワールド』Steamワークショップで悪質Modが確認される。他社から盗用の上マルウェアDLする悪質仕様","representativeArticleId":"a_387599e80c7662a9f1439079","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-05-26T04:36:33.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-05-26T11:30:04.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-05-26T11:55:46.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"GameBusiness.jp","url":"https://www.gamebusiness.jp/article/2026/05/26/27045.html","title":"絶対入れないで！『リムワールド』Steamワークショップで悪質Modが確認される。他社から盗用の上マルウェアDLする悪質仕様"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/05/26/166919.html","title":"絶対入れないで！『リムワールド』Steamワークショップで悪質Modが確認される。他社から盗用の上マルウェアDLする悪質仕様"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Two malicious mods, CameraSettingsMod and Mad Skills Rewritten, were confirmed on the RimWorld Steam Workshop.","The official Discord warned users to delete the mods, verify game file integrity, and run virus scans.","The malicious accounts typically publish only one mod, have level 0 Steam profiles, and keep profiles private.","The community manager stated it is difficult to determine if a mod is harmful without downloading and checking the code."]}