APT / THREAT GROUP

SteamHide

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware written in .NET that hides in Steam profile pictures. Tries to evade virtualization through detection if it is executed within VMWare or VirtualBox.

Threat Analysis

SteamHide is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://www.gdatasoftware.com/blog/2021/06/36861-malware-hides-in-steam-profile-images

→https://www.gdatasoftware.com/blog/steamhide-malware-in-profile-images

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases2

Also Known As

win.steamhideSteamHide

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.steamhide

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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