Security · High impactFan score 9 · Tier D
NIKKE PC game launcher hacked to spread remote access, data-stealing malware
BleepingComputer · By Bill Toulas ·
The developers of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE have confirmed that hackers tampered with the game's PC launcher scripts in a supply-chain attack, distributing malware capable of stealing credentials and cryptocurrency wallet data. [...]
The Brief
- Developers of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE confirmed hackers tampered with the PC game launcher scripts in a supply-chain attack.
- The distributed malware can steal credentials and cryptocurrency wallet data and is reported to enable remote access.
- The report comes from BleepingComputer, dated 2026-11-04.
Why it matters
Players who ran the affected NIKKE PC launcher may have had credentials and crypto wallet data stolen, and their machines may have been left open to remote access. Supply-chain attacks like this can reach users through software they already trust.
Who’s affected
- NIKKE PC players
- #supply-chain
- #malware
- #game-security
- #credential-theft
- #remote-access
Timeline
Developers confirmed hackers tampered with the PC launcher scripts
BleepingComputer
NIKKE PC game launcher hacked to spread remote access, data-stealing malware
