India, May 14 -- A substantial breach of the Steam platform has put 89 million user accounts at risk, with sensitive information including phone numbers and one-time passwords surfacing for sale on the dark web.
The stolen data, posted by an actor calling themselves "Machine1337," is reportedly being auctioned for $5,000. Though early reports pointed to a third-party vendor as the source, Valve has yet to confirm the breach's origin or its relationship to Steam's own infrastructure.
With the vast majority of Steam's user base potentially affected, immediate action is crucial. Start by updating your Steam password to a strong, unique phrase you do not use elsewhere. Next, activate Steam Guard two-factor authentication to add an additional ...