A major data breach may have compromised over 89 million Steam accounts. Users are strongly urged to enable two-factor authentication (2FA) immediately.
Steam hit by large-scale data breach
Steam, the world’s leading digital game distribution platform developed by Valve, has reportedly suffered a massive data leak. According to initial reports, the breach may have exposed the personal data of more than 89 million user accounts, including login credentials, email addresses, and possibly payment-related information.
What data may have been exposed?
If confirmed, this would mark one of the biggest cybersecurity incidents in the gaming industry. The leaked data could be used by hackers to access Steam accounts, make unauthorized purchases, or sell the information on dark web marketplaces.
Enable Steam Guard 2FA now
Cybersecurity experts strongly advise all users to change their passwords and immediately activate Steam Guard, the platform’s two-factor authentication (2FA) tool. This extra layer of security helps protect your account even if your credentials have been leaked.
Valve has not confirmed the breach yet
As of now, Valve has not issued an official statement regarding the alleged data breach. Nevertheless, users should remain cautious and monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
