Unsubscribe & Clean Files: Unsubscribe from the affected mod on the Steam Workshop, then manually delete any remaining local files associated with it.
Full System Antivirus Scan : Run a full system scan using your antivirus software. Reboot your PC and run a second scan to ensure no residual files remain. (Note: If your antivirus doesn't flag it initially, update your virus definitions to the latest version and scan again.)
Reinstall Steam Client: Because the malware actively modifies core files of the Steam client, a standard antivirus scan may not fully repair the client. Completely uninstall Steam, delete any leftover folder remnants, and perform a fresh reinstall from the official Steam website.
Change Your Steam Password Immediately.
Enable Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator: Open the Steam Mobile App, go to Steam Guard, and set up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA).
Audit Credentials & Devices: Check if passwords saved in your browser or other apps have been leaked. Deauthorize all recognized devices/sessions in your Steam account settings. If your account shows signs of unauthorized access, submit a ticket at help.steampowered.com to recover it.
Steam will NEVER charge money or require payment verification to unban or unlock an account. Any pop-up demanding "scan-to-pay" unfreezing fees is a fraud.
Ignore any suspicious pop-ups. Take a screenshot for evidence and report the incident through official Steam channels.
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VSS: Can now accept tactical attachments. Damage increased (14 → 16.5). Rate of fire increased (16.67 → 17.5). Magazine capacity increased (15 → 20). Reload time reduced (3.2s → 2.8s). Max durability reduced (100 → 80). Reduced ADS spread and recoil.
AS Val: Can now accept tactical attachments. Damage increased (12 → 14). Rate of fire increased (18 → 20). Reload time reduced (3s → 2.7s). Range increased (21.8 → 24.5). Max durability reduced (100 → 80). Overall spread and ADS spread reduced.
Added two safes and one weapon crate (chance to spawn) to the Tank Garage in Lab Area 37.