PC gamers enjoying Schedule 1, the hit drug kingpin simulator of 2025, are being urged to uninstall two popular mods after experts confirmed they contain serious malware. The affected mods, Increased Stack Size Limit and Backpack Mod Reuploaded, were available on a major modding website before being taken down on April 11. Anyone who downloaded these mods after 10:29 PM IST on April 11 could be at risk of having their credentials stolen, their system accessed without permission, and their personal data breached.
The malware was hidden in a recent update to the Increased Stack Size Limit mod. It ran secret scripts in the background, making it almost impossible for users to detect. Security researchers found that the malware could steal login details for services like Steam, Discord, and even online banking. The mods were quickly removed from the site, but this incident highlights the growing danger of malware targeting gaming communities.
Schedule 1 has quickly become one of the most popular games of the year, attracting a large modding community. Its open design encourages players to create mods that change inventory systems and add new features. Unfortunately, this popularity has also made it a target for hackers. Similar attacks have been seen in other games this year, where malware was spread through mods and updates.
Players are strongly advised to:
- Uninstall the compromised mods immediately.
- Run a full antivirus scan with the latest updates.
- Change passwords for all accounts accessed on their PC, using a secure device if possible.
This situation is similar to past security issues in other games, where hackers used mods and updates to spread malware. In this case, the attack came from a mod update rather than an in-game exploit.
Until further security measures are announced, players should only download mods from trusted sources, avoid outdated or reuploaded files, and stay informed through community channels. With malware threats on the rise in PC gaming, staying alert is the best way to protect your accounts and your computer.