Gabe Newell Says Steam Hack Is Worse Than Expected

[Makon]

Well, between Valve's own security measures and the fact that my account is covered by Steam Guard, I feel rather safe. That said, I'm still going to be changing the damn password and watching my online statement.

This, ladies and gentlemen, is why we can't have nice things.

 

[uppitycracker]

"I got hacked and all I got was this lousy T-shirt" misc tf2 item, no doubt shall be what we get for this one.

 

[PunkyMcGee]

At least he's not pulling a Sony. Because you know he's actually telling people about it.

 

[Nico III]

Ok, i'm freaking out right now!!!

I never use the forums but theres a chance it could affaect my account right?

Also... why hack Steam? i acctually don't get it... it's user friendly for the community, it has loads of promotions, its good to use...

Is there any kind of corporate corruption going on, or is this a statment of "WE WANT HL3 NOW" awfully performed?

Think how many Steam users will have their credit card info stored on file. Not every hack is to make a statement or to stick it to the man.

 

[Soviet Heavy]

Does this affect Paypal users as well?

 

[SpaceBat]

So let's see:

- I don't have a forum account
- I've never put any credit card info on my account. I've always used paypal
- Even when using paypal, I always pick the "don't save info" option on the billing address page
- Changed my steam password
- Protected by steamguard.

Anything else left? All they might have taken from me my e-mail address, but I don't use the same password for anything. That and billing info if steam saves that info somewhere anyway.

I know no info is released yet and I know I'm being paranoid, but fuck it. I am not taking any chances. Not after that Sony fiasco.

 

[Ramare]

Give dicks power, and they will super dick everything up for shits and giggles. Savvy?

I am going to have to quote this, somewhere, some time. Pure awesomeness.

OT: I don't use the forum. Still changed my password. Sounds a lot like everyone else on this topic (I wonder why...).

 

[Bagged Milk]

"I got hacked and all I got was this lousy T-shirt" misc tf2 item, no doubt shall be what we get for this one.

but it'll be a hat

well, even though I maybe made 30 posts in the 2 or 3 years I had it, I'm not worrying. also, those pre-paid credit cards are pretty handy!

 

[Bad Jim]

Right I'm downloading everything I haven't downloaded already. If everyone loses their account Valve may release those unlock codes they say they keep in case of bankruptcy.

 

[Alexlion]

This isnt about lulzsec or their ilk this is about one thing, money. After what lulzsec did it wouldnt be long before organised crims saw the oppertunity and got hacking.

 

[Togusa09]

Does this affect Paypal users as well?

Probably not, unless your paypal password and email are the same as the ones from the forum, and possibly your steam account.

Unless there's a setting I've missed, I've always had to enter a password for paypal.

Steam Guard FTW!

 

[The_root_of_all_evil]

Also... why hack Steam? i acctually don't get it... it's user friendly for the community, it has loads of promotions, its good to use...

Because it says it's secure. That's all the hackers need to see.

As has been said, Gabe has actually said sorry. Even if he doesn't mean it, (and I'm damn sure he does...this hurts him more) it's still way better than any other the other responses we've had from hacked people.

The forums are mostly separate from the actual accounts, so there is a small chance they could get through, but Gabe et. al are gonna be watching for the first signs like a hawk.

Remember, they're gonna have to recompense if hacks start happening, it's just good business sense for them to protect their clients.

Something Sony only thought of after the hacks happened.

 

[ASan83]

Never used the forums, but just changed everything regardless. All I can do now is keep an eye on my statements. Ugh, this is the last thing I need right now.

 

[The Rogue Wolf]

Well, it's been a pretty long time since I changed my Steam password anyway, so in the interests of security, I went ahead and did that just now.

I can't even remember if I have a Steam forum account or not, to be honest, and I doubt I'd have given it the same password, but... why take chances?

 

[EHKOS]

Well great, now I have to change my steam pass.

 

[CardinalPiggles]

Spoiler: It has to be done but

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Ahem, sorry about that, I'm off then to go remove ALL of my details from everything ever! Thanks you hacker scumbags for making this world a shit place to be.

 

[Amphoteric]

Hackers can have my account name and password but they still don't have the computer I have locked my account to.