# Dodgy Steam forum advice is infecting gaming rigs with XMRig cryptominers

> Steam discussions can be the best route to a quick fix or otherwise answering your most burning gaming questions. These forums can also be a hive of scum and villainy.

- **Source:** [Pcgamer](https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/psa-dont-execute-powershell-commands-proffered-by-steam-forum-randos-because-it-could-infect-your-rig-with-a-cryptominer/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a6b41afba29792005f93dda)
- **Published:** 2026-07-30
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam #windows
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a6b41afba29792005f93dda

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