My account has been hijacked

**ibby** · Jul 09, 2009, 06:34 PM

This is sad day.

My little brother clicked on a link sent by ony of my friends, and entered in my username and password for my steam account ( I let him know it so he can play some of my games sometimes ) on the site ( I actually went to the site and it wasnt his fault, looks just like steam login page) and now my account has been disabled. Anyone know what I can do?

**Hell-met** · Jul 09, 2009, 06:49 PM

https://support.steampowered.com/

Send a support ticket and request a new password

**insomniaprincess** · Jul 09, 2009, 07:12 PM

What Hell-met said.

Also, things like this are exactly why little brothers get a bad rap

**EggBanjo** · Jul 09, 2009, 08:34 PM

I suggest talking to your friend also that sent the link.

**Hell-met** · Jul 09, 2009, 09:10 PM

thats because he got hijacked aswell duh

**ibby** · Jul 09, 2009, 09:55 PM

Ok, I've sent the ticket. Waiting for a reply.

Btw, heres the details on the site:

http://www.phishtank.com/phish_detai...hish_id=749361

Looks pretty legit, so be wary. I just hope that my hijacked account doesn't get other peoples account stolen

EDIT: Looks live I've been sending out the same phishing links

http://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561198001095962

**Drunken F00l** · Jul 10, 2009, 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by ibby

EDIT: Looks live I've been sending out the same phishing links

You got some bad software running on your comp then. Might want to reformat before getting a new password. Chances are whatever software that is running and sending the links will also just steal your password again next time you enter it anywhere.

**Ranma** · Jul 10, 2009, 02:05 PM

Well, if it was a phishing site then it's also possible they just are running the software to send out phishing messages from their side. I'm guessing thats the more likely case as tricking someone to install the app is slightly more difficult than just getting their info.

Either way be safe and do your regular computer maintenance.

**ibby** · Jul 10, 2009, 04:31 PM

Well, I got my account back

But it looks like he managed to scam a few people on my friend's list.

Hopefully they'll get their accounts back just as fast

Thanks for your help guys

**OmegaZero_Alpha** · Jul 10, 2009, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Ranma

tricking someone to install the app.

I would like to introduce you to these things called "VIRUS"

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