The most informative lesson from this story is simple: Rare, the game's developer, never distributes updates as standalone .rar files on external forums or file-sharing sites.
When the pirate downloads and opens this .rar file, they aren't finding game code. Instead, they are often greeted by disguised as an executable. Common threats hidden in such files include: Sea-of-Thieves-Update.rar
Creating a "backdoor" for hackers to control the computer remotely. The Golden Rule of the Sea The most informative lesson from this story is
While official updates for Sea of Thieves are delivered automatically through the or Steam , this file is hosted on a random third-party site. The lure of "new features" or "free skins" is the siren song that leads the pirate into a trap. The Hidden Trap (Malware) Common threats hidden in such files include: Creating
Designed to steal login credentials for the game, email, or banking.