# Steam Community Profiles abused as C2 network in new WordPress malware infection campaign

> Malware hides payload in Steam Community comments WordPress sites used to host backdoors Nearly 2,000 sites compromised since July Security researchers from GoDaddy found a cheeky new malware campaign that used comments…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/steam-community-profiles-abused-as-c2-network-in-new-wordpress-malware-infection-campaign?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a201f613065951986f29239)
- **Published:** 2026-06-03
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #malware #community #steam #wordpress #campaign #abused #comments #found
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a201f613065951986f29239

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