{"rewrite":{"id":"r_3887ec9ed68ec0cb47d87cb2","clusterId":"c_51f1557bdce49ce786c81d88","slug":"meccha-cameleon-mod-maps-hit-by-malware-official-discord-server-hacked","model":"deepseek-v4-flash:free","headline":"Meccha Cameleon Mod Maps Hit by Malware, Official Discord Server Hacked","summary":"On July 25 and 26, the multiplayer hide-and-seek game Meccha Cameleon faced a security incident that began with malware found in user-made mod maps on Steam Workshop and escalated into a hack of its official Discord server. Developers Lemorion and Haganeiro reported that the malware issue was addressed with a security patch in version 3.1.0, released on July 25 at 21:00, which disabled arbitrary code execution in mod maps. However, shortly after the fix, the official Discord server was compromised. The server creator's account was hijacked, all administrators were banned, and the hacker posted messages impersonating the DedSec group from Watch Dogs. Lemorion stated that the game itself is 100% virus-free and that the Discord breach was a separate incident involving a hijacked administrator account, not a game vulnerability. The developer confirmed that the infected PC used for verification was a spare, not a development machine, and has been fully reset. Update 3.2.0, released on July 26, added 12 new emotes and reiterated that game safety has been resolved. Discord support has been contacted, and the server is expected to be restored within 48 hours as of July 26.","whyItMatters":"The incident demonstrates how a mod map vulnerability in a popular game can cascade into a social platform breach, forcing developers to separate game security from account security in public messaging.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe security incident at Meccha Cameleon began when users reported that downloading certain mod maps from Steam Workshop triggered a command prompt window, suggesting malware execution. Developer Haganeiro verified the arbitrary code execution in-game and confirmed that the fix in version 3.1.0, released at 21:00 on July 25, disabled the vulnerability. The patch notes listed a \u0026#39;Security patch for MOD maps\u0026#39; alongside a collaboration map with Garten of Banban.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHours later, the official Discord server was hacked. The server creator\u0026#39;s account was hijacked, all administrators were banned, and the attacker posted messages mimicking the DedSec hacker group from Watch Dogs. Lemorion recommended that users temporarily leave the server and avoid clicking suspicious links. The developer emphasized that the game and Discord are not linked, and that the breach was a Discord account hijack, not a game infection. The PC used to verify the malware was a spare, not a development environment, and has been completely reset.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUpdate 3.2.0, released on July 26, added 12 new emotes including \u0026#39;orz\u0026#39; and a handstand pose. Lemorion stated that game safety has been confirmed with Steam support and that mod maps are safe to use. The Discord server is expected to be restored within 48 hours as of July 26.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Meccha Cameleon devs say the game is 100% virus-free after mod map malware and a Discord hack, but the infected verification PC has been fully reset.","twitterPost":"Meccha Cameleon's mod map malware led to a Discord server hijack. Devs: game is safe, Discord breach was a separate account takeover.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Meccha Cameleon faced a security incident where mod maps on Steam Workshop contained malware, followed by a hack of its official Discord server. Developers released a security patch and emphasized that the game itself is virus-free, while the Discord server is expected to be restored within 48 hours.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260726b\",\"title\":\"'Meccha Cameleon' Official Discord Server Hacked; Users Advised to Temporarily Leave and Not Open Suspicious Links; Developer Says 'Game Itself Is 100% Virus-Free'\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/26/169751.html\",\"title\":\"Malware Found in 'MECCHA CHAMELEON' Mod Maps - Game Update Fixes Issue, But Official Discord Server Gets Hacked\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/26/169761.html\",\"title\":\"'Meccha Chameleon' Emphasizes Game Safety Resolved After Malware Contamination and Discord Server Hacking; Latest Update Adds 12 New Emotes Including 'orz'\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":6553,"outputTokens":1174,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1785050027,"createdAt":"2026-07-26T07:03:58.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-26T07:05:45.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-26T07:03:58.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_51f1557bdce49ce786c81d88","canonicalTitle":"『めっちゃカメレオン』Modマップにマルウェア混入報告―ゲーム側アプデで解決も、今度は公式Discordサーバーがハッキングされる事態に","representativeArticleId":"a_8edbb3189fb6e344e5e88dfe","sourceCount":3,"writtenSourceCount":2,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":false,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Mechakameleon\"],\"studios\":[],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"news\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-25T16:34:03.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-27T00:29:38.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-27T00:38:10.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"ASCII.jp","url":"https://ascii.jp/elem/000/004/422/4422282/?rss","title":"1500万本ヒットの「めっちゃカメレオン」、公式Discordが乗っ取り被害"},{"source":"Denfaminicogamer","url":"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/260726b","title":"『めっちゃカメレオン』公式Discordが乗っ取り被害に。参加中のユーザーには一時退出を推奨し、不審なリンクを開かないよう呼びかけ。開発者は「ゲーム本体にウイルスは100%ない」と説明"},{"source":"Game Spark","url":"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/07/27/169772.html","title":"『めっちゃカメレオン』公式Discordサーバーが復活！Modマップのマルウェア問題を解決しようとしたら乗っ取られてしまっていた"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Mechakameleon"],"studios":[],"people":[],"type":"news","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":["Meccha Cameleon is a multiplayer hide-and-seek game released on June 10, with sales exceeding 15 million copies.","Version 3.1.0, released on July 25 at 21:00, included a security patch for MOD maps that disabled arbitrary code execution.","The official Discord server was hacked around 0:20 on July 26; the server creator's account was hijacked and all administrators were banned.","Developer Lemorion stated the game itself is 100% virus-free and that the Discord breach was a separate account hijack, not a game vulnerability.","Update 3.2.0, released on July 26, added 12 new emotes and reiterated that game safety has been resolved."]}