Developers Now Need to Verify Their Identity Via SMS to Update Games on Steam
Valve is hoping to curb malicious attackers and hackers from taking over developer accounts to push malware through game updates.
Source: gamingbolt.com
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Valve is hoping to curb malicious attackers and hackers from taking over developer accounts to push malware through game updates.
Valve has added a new security layer for developers who publish their games on Steam after a few had their accounts hacked.
Valve has been in contact with developers and players of PC games that were used to hide malware inside supposed "updates" to the builds.
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Fortunately, fewer than 100 Steam users are affected, according to Valve.