x404.co.uk
http://x404.co.uk/forum/

Steam hit by hackers
http://x404.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=15160		 Page 1 of 1
Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:34 am ]
Post subject:  Steam hit by hackers
Quote:
The Steam video game service, used by 35 million people, has been compromised by hackers.

Its owner and operator, Valve, uncovered an intrusion into a user database while investigating a security breach of its discussion forums.

The attackers used login details from the forum hack to access a database that held ID and credit card data.

Valve said that, so far, it had no evidence that credit cards were being misused or Steam accounts abused.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-15690187

Keep a beady eye on these credit card statements. Again. :roll:
Author:  Linux_User [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.
Author:  paulzolo [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 11:49 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
Linux_User wrote:
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.


+1

Absolutely. I only joined Steam to download a copy of Portal, which was free that weekend. But, yes, I’d rather type in a card number at time of purchase. That would control any impulse buying. iTunes is much the same. I’d be happy to load my iTunes account with, say, a tenner, and spend that without having to keep a card on file.
Author:  adidan [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 1:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
Linux_User wrote:
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.

When did that start? Or is it if you ever by anything?

I have/had a steam account but I only ever downloaded free things. Never had to link a card. But you're quite right, I hate any company that doesn't allow you the choice of them storing your card details or not.
Author:  james016 [ Fri Nov 11, 2011 2:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
You don't need to have a card on file for Steam. You do get the option to save your details though stupidly they tick this box by default at the checkout.
I don't store my card details on there.
Author:  l3v1ck [ Sat Nov 12, 2011 3:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
Me neither.
When ever there's an option I don't store my details.
Author:  paulzolo [ Mon Nov 14, 2011 11:57 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
Linux_User wrote:
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.


I write to my MP (Simon “Third Degree” Burns) about this. He says I’ve raised some valid points and will be bringing them up with the minister concerned. He said I may have to wait 6 weeks for a reply though.
Author:  paulzolo [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
paulzolo wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.


I write to my MP (Simon “Third Degree” Burns) about this. He says I’ve raised some valid points and will be bringing them up with the minister concerned. He said I may have to wait 6 weeks for a reply though.


Got a reply from my MP today. It was a long time coming, and he has sent two apologetic letters in the meantime. He enclosed a letter from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills. The basics are this: the Data Protection Act covers the storage of credit card details. As long as there is a legitimate reason for doing so, they can be stored. A “customer client” relationship covers this use. So signing up for an online service that requires a credit card is legitimate as you are initiating such a relationship, I guess. They can’t keep your details if that relationship ends.

The letter also points me to the Information Commissioner’s Office if I feel anything nefarious is going on. So beyond the boiler plate ICO stuff, it is as it is. The message: if you don’t like the storage of personal information by someone else, don‘t sign up in the first place or terminate the relationship.
Author:  jonbwfc [ Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:29 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
paulzolo wrote:
The message: if you don’t like the storage of personal information by someone else, don‘t sign up in the first place or terminate the relationship.

I have to say I for one don't consider that an entirely unreasonable position. However, the person who is holding the information should be required to explicitly state how the information will be stored and what it will be used for before the relationship is considered valid.

Jon
Author:  big_D [ Thu Feb 09, 2012 5:09 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steam hit by hackers
paulzolo wrote:
Linux_User wrote:
What pisses me off about this is that you are required to have a card on file. Firms need to remove that requirement immediately.


+1

Absolutely. I only joined Steam to download a copy of Portal, which was free that weekend. But, yes, I’d rather type in a card number at time of purchase. That would control any impulse buying. iTunes is much the same. I’d be happy to load my iTunes account with, say, a tenner, and spend that without having to keep a card on file.

Are the Visa "one-time" cards still available? The card expires automatically after one transaction.
Page 1 of 1 All times are UTC
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
https://www.phpbb.com/