If you are a steam user, you have heard rumors about large -scale data violations affecting users. The news of the compromised accounts and theft information spread quickly, causing concern among the gamers. Many people ran to secure their accounts, most afraid, until the alleged, the valve stepped and argued the story of the entire violation.
Rumors began after a LinkedIn post by Underdark, it was suggested that 2FA SMS logs were leaked through the digital service provider Twilio, claiming that the 89 million user records were compromised. But it seems that it has proved wrong. User on Twitter/X Told that the valve clarified that it does not use Twilio for its 2FA services, debuting speculation. We have approached the valve for an official statement, but have not received any response yet.
Whether rumors are true or false, it is always intelligent to be cautious and ensures that you take all the necessary precautions. Here what can you do to protect your accounts.
How to secure your steam account
You can protect your steam account in the following ways:
- Change your password
- Set a phone number with your steam account
- Use Steam Guard Mobile Constable
- Enable steam guard
Since the valve has not officially confirmed the data breech, now you can have a great opportunity to update your password. This is a simple step to help you feel more secure if anything is uncommon. Additionally, consider connecting your phone number to your steam account. This ensures that if there is a suspicious activity you will be informed through the text. It is also useful if you forget your password or participate in problems with your email.
Another great way to protect your steam account is using the mobile authentic app. Available on both iOS and Android, it adds 2-factor authentication when logging into steam, forming trades, or listing item on the community market. This is an easy way to promote your account safety and prevent unauthorized access.
If you want to make your account more secure, enable the steam guard by verifying your email address and activating the convenience in your steam settings. Explore safety and equipment tabs, where you can monitor your authorized equipment. If you still have questions or require help, you can always contact steam support by making tickets for more information.
More details may be on the surface about the alleged data breech, but it is largely unacceptable for now. We have to wait and see if the valve provides an official statement in the near future to highlight the situation. For more help on steam issues, here is reported how to fix the “game not released” error.
