Valheim confronts hackers. Iron Gate studio warned players

Valheim's Discord, the official community channel of the popular Viking survival game, has fallen victim to a hacker attack.

Unknown attackers took control of administrator accounts, distributed links containing malware, and attempted to delete all channels. Iron Gate studio locked down the server and warned players against following suspicious links.

The attack took place on January 29, 2024, catching both developers and fans off guard. The hackers impersonated administrators and urged players to download a virus-laden file that steals data and files from victims’ computers. The hackers also attempted to disable the server by deleting channels and banning users.

Iron Gate responded quickly to the incident and regained control of the server. The studio announced the attack on Steam and Twitter, asking for patience and caution. The server is currently unavailable, and the developers are collaborating with Discord to restore it to normal operation.

Valheim is one of the most popular games of recent years, having sold over 10 million copies. The game boasts a loyal and active community that frequently relies on Discord, including for communication and collaboration. 

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