Valve has addressed reports of a potential Steam data breach involving 89 million user accounts. While acknowledging the leaked data, the company clarified that Steam systems were not compromised directly. Valve is actively investigating the source of the leak to determine its origin.
Crucially, Valve confirmed that the leaked information does not include sensitive details such as user phone numbers linked to Steam accounts, passwords, payment information, or other personal identifiers. This assurance provides significant relief to Steam users concerned about the security of their accounts.
As a result of this assessment, Valve has advised Steam users that there is no need to change their passwords or phone numbers. The company is continuing its investigation and will likely provide further updates as more information becomes available. The focus remains on understanding the source of the leak and mitigating any potential risks to the Steam community.
