Valve, the creator of the popular gaming platform Steam, is tightening up security measures for game developers in response to a recent malware attack. The attack compromised the Steam accounts of multiple game developers, who had their games updated with malware. To prevent future incidents, Valve is now requiring developers to register a phone number by October 24 in order to update their games or add new users to their Steamworks account. This new security measure aims to protect users and ensure the integrity of the platform. The attack affected fewer than 100 users, according to Valve. The company's decision to implement SMS verification is seen as a significant step towards enhancing developer security on Steam.
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Valve’s Steam store was reportedly exploited to spread malware after a hacker breached several game developer accounts on Steam and then circulated the malware through game updates. Fortunately, fewer than 100 users were affected, according to Valve. https://t.co/geZmwqwWZU
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Valve has confirmed that attackers compromised the Steam accounts of multiple game developers and updated their games with malware. Fewer than 100 users had the games installed at the time, but Valve is now adding a significant new security check for devs. https://t.co/EVoDcXYjiZ
Developers will have to register a phone number by October 24 if they ever want to update their game or add new users to their Steamworks account. https://t.co/j9Y3fgx9YQ https://t.co/awBuC23B7u