Steam users can breathe a sigh of relief. A recent scare about their data being leaked has been debunked by Valve, the company behind the platform. The news broke when it was reported that over 89 million Steam accounts had been put up for sale on the Dark Web. But Valve has confirmed that no sensitive user data was compromised.
The leaked information, it turns out, was just a bunch of old SMS messages stuck in a system. These messages contained one-time passwords (OTPs) that expire within 15 minutes. So, users don’t need to change their passwords to keep their accounts safe. Still, if you’re worried, you can change your password and enable two-factor authentication on your mobile device for extra peace of mind.
What Actually Happened
The leak was just a bunch of old OTP codes. These codes are used for two-factor authentication and are only valid for a short time. They’re not linked to any other sensitive information, so there’s no need to panic.
Staying Safe on Steam
Even though the leak wasn’t as bad as it seemed, it’s still a good idea to take some basic precautions to keep your Steam account secure.
- Use a strong and unique password.
- Enable two-factor authentication.
- Keep your account information up to date.
By taking these simple steps, you can enjoy your Steam experience without worrying about your data being compromised.