Florida man arrested for video game malware that stole $220K in crypto from 8,000 devices

The FBI has arrested Florida man Zyaire Wilkins, who allegedly procured malware hidden inside video game files that infected approximately 8,000 devices and broke into 80 cryptocurrency wallets. The scheme netted around $220,000 in stolen crypto. The case highlights the growing threat of malware distributed through pirated or tampered video game files.