Valve: Steam Hack Investigation Still Ongoing, ‘Probable’ That Intruders Accessed Old Backup File

by Mike Bendel on February 10, 2012 @ 12:43 pm


Valve has provided an update on the Steam intrusion that occurred last November, notifying customers that new developments in the investigation suggest hackers obtained a copy of an old backup file – one that dates back to 2004.

While the file contained “user names, email addresses, encrypted billing addresses and encrypted credit card information,” it reassuringly did not include password data. No evidence suggests the encrypted contents were compromised either, which is good news. Transactions from 2004-2008 were listed in the file.

While Valve believes your credit card data is safe, it still suggests to remain cautious by keeping an eye on statements and activity. Turning Steam Guard on is recommended for added account protection.

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Comments
slicer4ever says:

so, it did not include password data, but included credit card info...really, i think the latter is to be more worried about.

February 10, 2012, 9:12 pm
x3sphere says:

It was encrypted - and most credit cards I've had expire after 2-3 years so even if they did manage to decrypt it wouldn't really matter.

February 10, 2012, 9:26 pm
slicer4ever says:

i would assume that the password data would be encrypted as well(although, after sony's incident, who knows anylonger.) Still if two pieces of information were stolen, both encrypted, and one directly lead to me being in debt if it were ever decrypted, i think i'd worry about that one more.

i guess the way i read the story is that, it's apparently ok because it didn't include any password information.
February 10, 2012, 9:44 pm
hush404 says:

2004 CC records? Yep... I don't see many of those still being active.

February 10, 2012, 11:20 pm
eldiablov says:

For someone with sony in your sig you sound pretty bitter :/

February 11, 2012, 9:55 pm
slicer4ever says:

is this the part where i never respond?

February 11, 2012, 10:18 pm
MenaceInc says:

Now now you two, don't start anything here.

February 11, 2012, 10:46 pm
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