Someone requested a password reset on my Steam account?

Post » Sun May 13, 2012 4:32 pm

I just got an e-mail from Steam, saying that I requested a password reset and to enter some code to reset it. I didn't request it.... Should I just ignore it or what?
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JeSsy ArEllano
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 2:27 pm

I would ignore it, and possibly contact Steam support.
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Celestine Stardust
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 10:19 pm

If your password has sufficient strength then I would simply ignore it. Your password won't reset without the code.
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Sharra Llenos
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 6:36 pm

Alright, I think I'll ignore it then. I just hope my Steam account hasn't already been compromised.
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Tai Scott
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 1:27 pm

If you think your password is not strong enough,change it. That is what I would do. Just to be safe, I would probably change it to a even tougher one IMO.
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ChloƩ
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 2:33 pm

I'd personally just change your password. Even though they can't access your account without the code from the email, it's still a good idea to do so.
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ruCkii
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 7:20 pm

Also, make sure your email password is secure. No point in having a 22 character Steam password if you email password is "skyrim".
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lacy lake
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 1:54 pm

There been plenty of moments people requested a password reset for my account on these forums. I just ignore them. They never get to know the e-mail I use or the password or anything of importance, so ignoring it is all you need to do, and that's that.

Well, except the password reset e-mail also tell me who did it :chaos:
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Scarlet Devil
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 4:43 pm

Having had an account stolen in the past I would personally change it. Wouldn't want to risk the heartbreak again <\3
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Harry Hearing
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 10:00 am

You have nothing to worry about ASSUMING your email account is secure. If I were to change any password, it'd be my email password not the Steam password. That way and device (like, say, your "friend"s computer you accidentally stayed logged in to will be logged out so his "neat prank" of locking you out of Steam won't work).

Some websites (I doubt steam is among them) will display a message when you try to recover your password saying something like "A message was sent to blah@foo.com with instructions on how to recover your password". With this the attacker (probably a bot) now has your email address and adds it to a spam mail list. Or if it's an attacker, they may try to brute-force your email account through the recovery options (guessing the answer to those security questions are so easy thanks to Facebook :P). Like I said, I doubt Steam states the email address the recovery email was sent to, so this more than likely isn't a problem (cannot verify since I don't use steam).
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Shiarra Curtis
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 4:17 pm

I just checked and unfortunately Steam does say "Enter the confirmation code sent to: myemaiaddress@wtf.com" That svcks.

Definitely make sure your email is secure.
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evelina c
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 5:15 pm

I just checked and unfortunately Steam does say "Enter the confirmation code sent to: myemaiaddress@wtf.com" That svcks.

Definitely make sure your email is secure.

Didn't the person have to know the e-mail first in order to send the code? Sorry if I am wrong, I am a bit Steam illiterate :tongue:
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Max Van Morrison
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 1:51 pm

Didn't the person have to know the e-mail first in order to send the code? Sorry if I am wrong, I am a bit Steam illiterate :tongue:

If you made your Steam account back when it was in Beta then your account is your email address. Although you can change the account's contact email, as of 3-4 years ago.
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Richus Dude
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 5:41 pm

if you email password is "skyrim".

Oh god, how'd you know?!
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Cayal
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 10:43 am

It's probably nothing to worry about too much, but as others have stated you should change your Steam and E-mail password just to be safe.

Also, if the e-mail has any links, don't click them. It could very well be a phishing attempt too.
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Milad Hajipour
 
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Post » Sun May 13, 2012 8:01 pm

Confirm your email. Then get a back up email for that.
I'd change it to be honest.
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