All European Steam users have received a message in recent hours informing them about a sensitive security issue, as the gaming giant has indirectly become the victim of a cyberattack.
It is important to make clear that Steam accounts are completely safe and there is no direct risk to them. However, users should be very careful about possible scams because some personal information has been exposed.
Steam Users Warned of Scams After Personal Data Stolen in CEVA Logistics Cyberattack
CEVA Logistics, the company Valve uses to ship its hardware across Europe, suffered a cyberattack that resulted in sensitive information being stolen. While Steam passwords are completely safe, the same cannot be said for names, surnames, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
The problem mainly affects people who have purchased products such as Steam Deck and Steam Machine. Users should therefore be extremely careful with any fake messages they receive, even if those messages contain personal information such as their home address, as they do not come directly from Valve.
The main danger is fake messages. Valve believes scammers could use the exposed information to make their messages appear real and is asking users to be very careful. Anyone who falls for one of these scams and provides their Steam account details could risk losing access to their account.
