Goddess of Victory: Nikke PC Launcher Compromised, Malware Detection and Removal Features Rolled Out

The PC launcher for the popular game 'Goddess of Victory: Nikke' was exploited in a supply-chain attack, leading to the spread of remote access and data-stealing malware. In response, the game's operators issued a public apology and updated the launcher with new malware detection and removal features on November 5, 2026. The malicious code was reportedly embedded in official content delivery network (CDN) files, allowing malware to be downloaded and executed when users launched the game. The malware was capable of stealing credentials, cryptocurrency wallet data, and could remotely control infected PCs.