Steam Denies Data Breach, Users Urged to Check Security
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Steam denies a data breach after a cybersecurity firm reported 89 million user accounts were offered for sale on the dark web. The leaked data included old text messages with verification codes and phone numbers, but Steam claims no passwords or payment information were compromised. Steam assures users their accounts are safe and recommends regular security checks but not password changes. The origin of the leaked data remains unconfirmed, with the seller demanding $5,000 for the information.
Steam denies a data breach after a cybersecurity firm reported 89 million user accounts were offered for sale on the dark web. The leaked data included old text messages with verification codes and phone numbers, but Steam claims no passwords or payment information were compromised. Steam assures users their accounts are safe and recommends regular security checks but not password changes. The origin of the leaked data remains unconfirmed, with the seller demanding $5,000 for the information.
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