Hacker advertises alleged database of 89 million Steam 2FA codes, source of leak unknown
- On May 14, 2025, a hacker named Machine1337 posted on a dark web forum offering a database of over 89 million Steam user records for $5,000.
- The breach appears to stem from a supply chain attack on a third-party vendor, with conflicting claims about involvement of Twilio, Steam's 2FA SMS provider.
- The leaked data reportedly includes historic SMS one-time passcodes and phone numbers, raising concerns about phishing and session hijacking risks for approximately 70% of Steam's users.
- Twilio and Valve have denied being breached, with Twilio stating there is no evidence their systems were compromised despite reviewing samples of the leaked data.
- Users are advised to activate Steam's mobile-based two-factor authentication and remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their account activity, while Valve has not yet issued an official statement.
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89 Million Steam Accounts Leaked: What Happened And How To Protect Yours
A massive breach has sent shockwaves through the gaming community, exposing the details of a staggering 89 million Steam accounts with gamers worldwide now grappling with questions about the security of their digital lives. Steam, Valve's hugely successful online gaming marketplace and platform, has apparently been hit by a recent security compromise. The source of this incident is still unclear, and Valve has yet to comment publicly on it, as p…
Discussion - UPDATED: Steam may have been hacked: data from over...
Steam is one of the most popular platforms on PC, but it’s also been among the most secure. Unfortunately, it looks like one vendor that Valve may have worked with at some point has suffered a data breach, which has compromised the credentials of over 89 million users. That’s close to 70% of the entirety of Steam's active user base, so there’s a good chance your username and password... Click to expand...
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Alleged data leak could put 89+ million Steam accounts at risk - WiredFocus
Steam is a pretty secure platform for the most part, but it’s certainly not immune to cybersecurity threats by any measure, and a new report proves just that, as it’s now being stated that there has been a leak of Steam account data for around 89 million users worldwide. While Valve is no doubt investigating this issue and has been since it was discovered, it’s highly recommended that users change their passwords right away, if at all possible. …
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