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Valve Confirms No Steam Breach After 89M SMS Codes Leak

  • Valve clarifies that its Steam platform was not compromised in the recent dark-web listing of 89 million user records, emphasizing that only expired one-time SMS codes and phone numbers were leaked.
  • Users are advised to update passwords, use an authenticator app, and review recent login activity for enhanced safety measures despite the security of Steam systems.
  • A hacker advertised 89 million Steam SMS authentication codes for sale on the dark web, but Valve's statement confirmed no passwords, Steam IDs, or payment records were compromised.
  • The incident highlights the risks of third-party data exposures, although Valve's established two-factor authenticator system, Steam Guard, has been instrumental in maintaining security.

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