Could you perhaps start limiting what new accounts can upload, or have better verification? I just got someone trying to get me to "beta test a game" they uploaded in a RAR format, saying that zip doesn't work. Both the "game" & account were created half an hour ago! Surely it's not that easy to upload malware, right??
This also happens in Steam, it is known that Valve allows anything and everything but anime highschool games. https://www.makeuseof.com/malware-hiding-inside-steam-profile-pictures/
https://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2019/08/09/critical-steam-security-warn...
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/steam-game-allegedly-mining-cryptocurrency/
while itch.io doesnt block every new malware or such, it does at least a better job than a billion dollar company. Valve only claims it blocks and has malware scanning software. However over the years Valve fail to block at least 200 dangerous malware since 2012, 50% of games are copys of other games, 80% stolen content and over 10 lawsuits by the government of different countrys.
While itch.io has nearly less problems and does a better job.
Steam at least has a somewhat higher barrier for uploading games, and makes it harder for throwaway accounts. (paperwork signing, bank and tax information, identity verification, and deposit fees of $100 per game)
Itch appears to have none of that as a requirement. Obviously I'm not asking for them to add required paperwork/bank stuff, but higher verification for uploading a game compared to creating an account would be nice.
well no, steam has let in developers who clearly stole games: https://gamerant.com/biohazard-village-copycat-game-removed-steam/
There is also the problem with steamworks, it allows anyone to kick anyone: https://www.shacknews.com/article/100567/locked-out-was-sickbrick-stolen-from-it...
clear cut case of stolen RPG Makers: https://techraptor.net/gaming/news/steamwatch-steam-developer-called-out-by-comm...
Copy cats: https://screenrant.com/among-us-most-obvious-clone-pretend-steam/
Lets developers lie: https://www.destructoid.com/the-war-z-launches-on-steam-amid-accusations-of-frau...
Valve removes anyone game however they want: http://angryjoeshow.com/ajsa/forums/topic/23557-ride-to-hell-retribution-finally...
you can ask the developer of this game, his game got removed because Valve thinks its a porn game: https://seeminglypointless.itch.io/18orolder
So no Valve doesnt do a better job or "higher barrier", the money to pay the $100 is either stolen or easy for them to get because they are scammers. It is also note that Valve does not check the bank or documentations, any scammer removed can easy come back with the same or fake documents.