So I've been seeing this topic spread across the internet like wild fire. It started on FacePunch, then it moved to Reddit, and now its at Tf2Banana. It's about how this possible virus can be downloaded from malicious servers, and then it will crash your computer and trash your steam account.
I am not sure if this is true (I feel as if it is a hoax), but at the rate that the information is spreading it appears it could be true.
I've seen plugins that force your computer to download certain files from a server, but that was only with sound files. I mean it could be theoretically possible that a virus could be downloaded through it; however, I am unsure of how it would execute automatically.
Anyway, if you are paranoid, you might want to change your download settings, on the tf2 options multiplayer tab, so that it will only download maps from the servers. And you may only want to go to xG servers or Valve servers. This could be a massive trolling spree, but you can never be too safe.
I'd like some feedback if you guys have any information. @Nomulous @kbraszzz @ColdEndeavour @Moosty @TwoZeroFour @John_Madden @Gwoash @KendrickLlama