Steam Account Risk (IMPORTANT!!)

[RoboCop]

I don't wannae worry or scare you but I've read some risks of getting your Steam account stolen. Not also for FA but to all multiplayer games as well. A few of my friend were inactive for no more than 4 months until I realised their Steam account has been lost. For a moment I asked "Did you get VAC banned or something?" And they say "Look at my old profile, of course I didn't hack - I thought we were buddies" etc. The old Steam profile didn't have 'VAC status:ban(s) on record' so I was guilty of accusing my friends being the victim of Account fraud.

Soooo... I decided to gather evidence from Steambans forums, NuclearFallOut, UK2.net, Halflife2.net and so. AND... I've found this interesting topic:

www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=81673

From my experience is this:

>> Don't leave your PC nor your Steam account on 24/7 even though you are not using and leaving it on until overnight. (It's not economical!)
>> Get the best Antivirus, spyware and firewall you can find and recommend for your PC
>> For Win98, Win2000 users, check your net security twice since the older operating systems are in more risks than WinXP and WinVista
>> And most importantly, update and check your net security daily. There is a 'auto update by Startup' somewhere in the internet security preference for AVG, Norton and so.

DON'T RISK YOUR PC AND STEAM ACCOUNT!!

Also if you DID get your account hijacked, don't panic. You can still recover it by reclaiming the receipts from digital buying the games on Steam or using the CD-Serial numbers. Blue Church2 and a couple of my friends had their account stolen but I've rescued it with my idea on how to get it. Also you should look in this for more info: support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?p_faqid=197

support.steampowered.com/kb_article.php?ref=1266-OAFV-8478

[Ave]

I would suggest everyone read this posting. Good review of steam services and situations. Internet gaming is dangerous, virus protection is a must, like condoms, you need them.

[RoboCop]

Hehe like HIV and risks of being preg, no Condoms???

[RoboCop]

Added some extra information to prevent your Steam Account stolen at 9-4-09

[RoboCop]

BLAST now I'VE been hijacked!!! MY ACCOUNT BEEN STOLEN!!!

[Ave]

sry bout that man...

I feel for ya

[RoboCop]

OH NO, EDDIE CAUGHT THE HIJACK VIRUS AND MY APG PALS TOO! WTF!!!!!!

[djdon917]

my steam Account first account was HiJacked back in 2006 I had Billion Steam Games on it
after all That $$$$$$$$$$$$ on it I lost alot of good steam games yes i was Hijacked in 2006 and never got it back from WON first accout I hope you get it back robocop if you have a Virus you might need to Format Drive and install freash

[RoboCop]

We Uncle Don this is 2009 and Steam does have improved support system for us to reclaim our hijacked accounts back. But for your account in 2006 I think its too late and too sudden to recover that account. Best way is NOT to broadcast your username like "djdon917" and use special passwords like "r3c0rd" or "d!5c0". Those passwords will be hard to be sussed out by your enemies or even phished.

[RoboCop]

I've added another Steam Security safety article.

[<<GlockBusters>>]

Jan 6, 2009 19:01:20 GMT -5 Ave said:

I would suggest everyone read this posting. Good review of steam services and situations. Internet gaming is dangerous, virus protection is a must, like condoms, you need them.

Condoms? xD That's a good one, Ave!