Steam has denied all claims about a recent data leak. A few days ago, several reports suggested that hackers had stolen data from over 89 million Steam accounts from steam systems. However, Steam has now made it clear that these claims are false.
Even though platforms like Epic Games Store, GOG, and Xbox Store exist, Steam remains the top choice for PC gamers. Along with popularity, Steam is also known for its strong security. That’s why the news of a data breach surprised many users.
The rumor started when a cybersecurity company called Underdark AI shared a LinkedIn post about the issue. They said a hacker named Machine1337 had posted on a dark web forum, claiming to have stolen Steam user data. He claimed to have SMS logs, user records, phone numbers, and one-time access codes. He even offered to sell this data for $5,000 and provided a Telegram contact and sample data link through Gofile. Also claimed to have access to internal vendor data, raising bigger concerns.
But Steam investigated the claims and confirmed that its systems were never breached. The company said, “This was NOT a breach of Steam systems.” Instead, Steam explained that the data likely came from past SMS messages related to two-factor authentication.
Steam Responds to Data Leak Claims: Read the official announcement on Steam .
Users requested these messages, and they stayed valid for only 15 minutes. The leak did not connect the phone numbers to any Steam account or personal details. So, attackers cannot use them to break into Steam’s systems.
Steam assured users that they don’t need to change their passwords or phone numbers. Still, it advised players to stay alert for any suspicious account activity. Steam also recommended using the Steam Mobile Authenticator. This app includes Steam Guard, a two-factor authentication tool that helps prevent unauthorized access.
