SuperTaz Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 February 10th, 2012 Dear Steam Users and Steam Forum Users: We continue our investigation of last year’s intrusion with the help of outside security experts. In my last note about this, I described how intruders had accessed our Steam database but we found no evidence that the intruders took information from that database. That is still the case. Recently we learned that it is probable that the intruders obtained a copy of a backup file with information about Steam transactions between 2004 and 2008. This backup file contained user names, email addresses, encrypted billing addresses and encrypted credit card information. It did not include Steam passwords. We do not have any evidence that the encrypted credit card numbers or billing addresses have been compromised. However as I said in November it’s a good idea to watch your credit card activity and statements. And of course keeping Steam Guard on is a good idea as well. We are still investigating and working with law enforcement authorities. Some state laws require a more formal notice of this incident so some of you will get that notice, but we wanted to update everyone with this new information now. Gabe 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knives* Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Thanks, Taz. I appreciate the openness and honesty of the staff here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everson Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 http://www.valvesoftware.com/news/ ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knives* Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 Oh boy. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX_Renegade_Xx Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 I was reading this yesterday when it was posted on the Steam News section. Nice to see they are still trying to track them down and let's hope they've learned from this more than anything. I'm still watching my statements anyway just to be on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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