No, Steam wasn't hacked -- but your security habits still matter

A sketchy AI firm tried to pass off a bogus Steam breach, but it unraveled almost immediately. This one was a fake, but the next one might not be. Here's how to protect yourself from losing control of an account that may be worth thousands of dollars.Steam appA recent claim on LinkedIn alleges that a database containing 89 million Steam account records, including one-time passcodes (OTPs) used for two-factor authentication (2FA), is up for sale. The asking price is $5,000, a low figure for a leak of this scale.But despite the headline-grabbing figure and some reposts online, the evidence supporting this leak was outright fabricated. Fortunately, Apple users can take advantage of the built-in Passwords app, which now supports two-factor codes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums

May 14, 2025 - 23:58
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No, Steam wasn't hacked -- but your security habits still matter
A sketchy AI firm tried to pass off a bogus Steam breach, but it unraveled almost immediately. This one was a fake, but the next one might not be. Here's how to protect yourself from losing control of an account that may be worth thousands of dollars.

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A recent claim on LinkedIn alleges that a database containing 89 million Steam account records, including one-time passcodes (OTPs) used for two-factor authentication (2FA), is up for sale. The asking price is $5,000, a low figure for a leak of this scale.

But despite the headline-grabbing figure and some reposts online, the evidence supporting this leak was outright fabricated. Fortunately, Apple users can take advantage of the built-in Passwords app, which now supports two-factor codes across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.


Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums