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Steam enforces SMS verification to curb malware-ridden updates
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Steam enforces SMS verification to curb malware-ridden updates

The implementation of extra security measures, such as SMS-based confirmation codes, for developers that publish games on Steam has been announced by Valve. This is in response to a recent round of malicious updates that are using hacked publisher accounts to distribute malware. A collection of resources called Steamworks is used by publishers and developers of video games and applications to disseminate their offerings on the Steam platform. DRM (digital rights management), cloud saving, statistics, in-game voice and chat, in-game video streaming, matchmaking, achievements, multiplayer, microtransactions, and community-made content sharing (Steam Workshop) are all supported read more Steam enforces SMS verification to curb malware-ridden updates. Stay informed with the best cybe...