Why do hackers steal Steam accounts?
One wildly popular gaming platform is Steam and, sadly, not just among gamers. Cybercriminals often use social engineering tactics to hijack other people's gaming accounts and sensitive information that they can sell in underground forums or use it to carry out scams.
What do hackers do with hacked accounts?
Useful information such as user credentials, sensitive and confidential data, and personally identifiable information can also be sold on the dark web. Hackers acquire this information by phishing, deploying malware, or social engineering and sell it to criminals who use it to falsify credentials, breach bank accounts, ...
Can Steam recover scammed accounts?
If you've fallen for this scam, you can recover your Steam account at any time using the Steam Support Help Site.
Is it possible to get your Steam account back after being hacked?
Try to self-recover your account or contact Steam Support: You can use the Help site to try to self-recover your account or contact Steam Support if you are unable to. If you are unable to complete the self recovery process, Steam Support will verify the account is yours and recover it for you.