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Steam database hacked. Encrypted credit card information and passwords compromised
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11-11-2011, 12:24 PM #1Team RamRod ELITE MEMBER
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Steam database hacked. Encrypted credit card information and passwords compromised
Well it looks its my friends who play on the PS3 turn to laugh at me
Valve have just informed us that Steam’s database has been compromised.
An IM is being sent out to all Steam users. Here are the details straight from Gabe:
“Our Steam forums were defaced on the evening of Sunday, November 6. We began investigating and found that the intrusion goes beyond the Steam forums.
We learned that intruders obtained access to a Steam database in addition to the forums. This database contained information including user names, hashed and salted passwords, game purchases, email addresses, billing addresses and encrypted credit card information. We do not have evidence that encrypted credit card numbers or personally identifying information were taken by the intruders, or that the protection on credit card numbers or passwords was cracked.”
Valve are investigating the situation. They mention that there’s been no evidence of illegal credit card activity as yet, and that it’s probably a good idea to change both your Steam passwords. To do that, access Settings from the Steam menu within the client.
Newell signs off his IM with sincerity: “I am truly sorry this happened, and I apologize for the inconvenience.”
Steam joins a long list of high profile targets who have recently been targeted by hackers. Sony, Codemasters and Bioware have all taken the hit. Valve recently announced Steam Guard, designed to increase account security; Gabe even gave out his password to show off its true power. That makes us extra sad.
Steam database hacked. Encrypted credit card information and passwords compromised | PC GamerI love getting high, I hate getting low, and I like to drive my truck down a muddy dirt road.
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11-11-2011, 12:50 PM #2Is Doin It 4 Da Shorteez
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I train differently than most, my beef is with gravity the weights on the bar are just the medium...Thanks to Wall Street your slice of the American Pie has been reduced to a crumb.
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11-11-2011, 12:52 PM #3Team RamRod ELITE MEMBER
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Yah I changed my password and security question. I only have one credit card with a 1000$ limit. I only use it for online shopping, debit card for the rest.
Originally Posted by LAM
I love getting high, I hate getting low, and I like to drive my truck down a muddy dirt road.
I'm a great believer in luck and I find that the harder I work, the more I have of it.
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