Steam accounts/data breached... (updated)

[Fallen Kell]

Just a FYI, it looks like Steam accounts/data have been breached (well about 2/3rds of them). The data is being sold on the darkweb. It is recommended to change your password and enable two factor authentication if you have not done so already.

Steam reportedly hit by massive data breach, you're urged to change 1 setting asap

The Valve storefront has been hit with a data breach that could affect millions of users

www.gamingbible.com

89 million Steam accounts reportedly leaked. Change your password now.

And keep an eye out for suspicious activity or phishing scams.

mashable.com

 

[JTsyo]

What I'm been following says it wasn't Steam but a 3rd party SMS 2FA provider. One that Steam doesn't use.

You Don't Need to Panic Over the Latest Steam 'Leak'

An alleged leak of more than 89 million Steam user records may not actually be cause for panic, though it doesn't hurt to ensure you have additional authentication set up on your account.

lifehacker.com

Valve's message: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/533224478739530145?l=english

 

[Fallen Kell]

Yeah, looks like we are all good and no password info was compromised:

Steam Says There's No Need to Change Your Password After Data Breach. But Set Up This Safety Feature Anyway

Even if there wasn't a breach of Steam's systems, 89 million phone numbers were leaked.

www.cnet.com

 

[Fanatical Meat]

I don’t get what would happen with a hijacked steam account. Sure the could buy or gift games but it’s certainly going to be a real temporary gain. Stuff’s all tracked in steam and there is no physical merchandise.