Over 89 Million Steam Accounts Said To Be Compromised In Data Breach

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Summary

  • Steam accounts hacked, affecting 89 million users. Change password immediately!
  • User data for sale on dark web, including contact details & SMS logs.
  • Secure account with 2FA and warn others of potential security risk.

Oh dear! If you happen to be a gamer and possess a Steam account (which I must admit, seems quite common), it would be wise to update your password immediately. It appears that the platform has fallen prey to a significant data breach.

When I use the term “massive,” I’m really emphasizing how enormous it is. It’s reported that more than 89 million accounts are believed to be affected by this compromise.

Steam Data Reportedly Being Sold Online

Based on reports from cybersecurity firm Underdark (via PCGamesN), it appears that sensitive data, such as user records, phone numbers, and logs of two-factor authentication SMS messages, is allegedly being offered for sale on the dark web. The seller is said to be asking a substantial sum of money, presumably thousands of dollars, for the entire database.

It’s been reported that Underdark noticed a post in a dark web marketplace seeking a buyer for data priced at $5,000. A cybersecurity firm has suggested that the origin of this data is likely a third-party vendor or service provider, rather than Steam itself. Previously, it was assumed that the breached data originated from Twilio, a cloud communications platform, but a representative from Valve clarified on Twitter/X (“Mellow_Online1”) that Valve does not use Twilo.

As of press time, Valve has not publicly acknowledged if any Steam data has been compromised.

Although no one has admitted to having the data, I recommend you change your password as a precautionary measure. After all, isn’t it wiser to err on the side of safety?

If it turns out that this security incident is genuine, it could potentially become one of the largest data breaches in video game history, surpassing the notorious PlayStation Network hack from years ago which compromised 77 million accounts and left the service offline for nearly a month.

Hey there, gaming buddies! If you haven’t already, I strongly recommend enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) on your Steam accounts. It’s like an extra shield for your gaming sanctuary, ensuring that even if someone gets hold of your password, they won’t be able to access your account without the second factor. Just a friendly heads up, let’s make sure we all stay secure and keep our gaming sessions uninterrupted!

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2025-05-15 00:09