Valve Steam Hardware Data Breach Affects European Customers
Valve has alerted European customers that their personal data may have been compromised. A cyberattack on shipping partner CEVA Logistics between July 29 and August 1 exposed names and addresses. Customers are advised to be vigilant against potential phishing attempts using the stolen information.
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Bought Steam Hardware Recently? Valve Says Your Personal Data May Have Been Stolen
Valve has alerted customers who recently purchased Steam hardware that their personal data may have been compromised due to a cyberattack on their delivery partner, CEVA. The company advises users to be vigilant against potential phishing attempts using the stolen information.
Valve confirms Steam hardware buyers' data exposed in CEVA Logistics cyberattack
Valve has informed European customers that their personal data may have been exposed due to a cyberattack on its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, between July 29 and August 1. The compromised information includes names, addresses, and order details for Steam hardware like the Steam Deck, but not payment information or passwords. Customers are advised to be wary of potential phishing attempts.
Steam user data 'may have been compromised' by a cyberattack targeting Valve's European shipping partner
Valve has informed European customers who purchased Steam hardware that their personal information may have been compromised due to a cyberattack on its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics. The breach, which occurred between July 29 and August 1, 2026, could have exposed names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, and order details. Valve states that payment information and unrelated Steam account data should remain secure.
Steam's shipping company has been hacked, but Valve says that your details are safe
Valve has confirmed a data breach affecting its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics, which handles Steam hardware distribution in Europe. While payment details and passwords remain secure, hackers may have accessed customer postal addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. Valve is notifying affected customers and data protection authorities, advising vigilance against potential phishing attempts.
"Expect fake messages" - Valve's EU shipping partner suffers a data breach, so if you bought a Steam Machine or Steam Controller, you may need to be on guard
Valve has warned European customers to expect fake messages following a data breach at its shipping partner, CEVA Logistics. While payment details were not compromised, customer names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses were likely accessed. Customers are advised to treat any suspicious communications regarding deliveries or fees as fraudulent.
Steam hardware hit by cyberattack as Valve warns against 'fake messages'
Valve has warned Steam customers in Europe who purchased hardware that their data was likely compromised due to a cyberattack on shipping partner CEVA Logistics between July 29 and August 1, 2026. The compromised information includes names, addresses, country, phone numbers, email addresses, and product order details, but not passwords or payment information. Valve is urging customers to be vigilant against potential phishing attempts that may quote their personal details.
Data of European Steam hardware customers 'likely compromised', Valve says
Valve has reported that European Steam hardware customers have likely had some of their data compromised. The extent of the breach and the specific data affected are still under investigation.
Valve Warns Steam Machine Owners Their Personal Details May Have Been Stolen
Valve is notifying European Steam Machine owners that their personal details, including name, address, and phone number, may have been compromised due to a cyberattack on a logistics company. The company warns customers to be vigilant against potential phishing scams using their information. Valve also noted that Steam Guard codes and passwords remain secure.