If you play on Steam, especially through GeForce NOW, it’s time to check your account security. A major leak has reportedly exposed 89 million Steam accounts, with user credentials now being sold on the dark web.
What Happened
According to XDA Developers, cybersecurity researchers flagged the leak after a seller posted on a well-known black market forum. The post claims to offer a full database of Steam user information for around $5,000.
If real, this leak could give attackers access to millions of accounts. Accounts that don’t have two-factor authentication are the most at risk.
Valve has responded to the situation and confirmed that Twilio, a company some initially blamed for the breach, has never handled Steam’s security. That puts the source of the leak somewhere else in the supply chain. At this point, it’s still unclear where the compromise occurred.
Why This Matters for GeForce NOW Users
Most GeForce NOW players link their Steam libraries to stream their PC games. If someone gains access to your Steam account, they could block you from using your entire GFN library.
Since GeForce NOW checks your store ownership before launching a game, a compromised Steam login could prevent you from playing anything tied to that account.
This isn’t just about losing access to your Steam account. It could cut you off from cloud gaming entirely until the issue is resolved.
What You Should Do Now
- Turn on Steam Guard if it’s not already enabled
- Change your Steam password as a precaution
- Be cautious with Steam-related emails over the next few weeks
- If you reuse your Steam password elsewhere, update those accounts too
Even if you haven’t noticed anything suspicious, it’s better to act early. These kinds of breaches often take time to fully unravel, and staying ahead of it now could save you trouble later.
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