Twilio Denies Steam Data Breach: A Comedy of Errors or Just a Misunderstanding?

Twilio denies any breach after a hacker claims to have 89 million Steam user records. Despite the drama, Twilio insists their systems are as untouched as your gym membership. Meanwhile, Steam users are encouraged to activate extra security measures and keep an eye out for suspicious activity.

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Hot Take:

Twilio’s denial is so firm, you’d think they were accused of stealing the last cookie from the jar! Meanwhile, a shadowy figure named Machine1337 is offering Steam user data like it’s a rare Pokémon card. Could this be the plot twist in a cybersecurity thriller, or just a case of mistaken identity? Grab your popcorn, folks, because this is about to get interesting!

Key Points:

  • Threat actor Machine1337 claims to have 89 million Steam user records for sale.
  • Twilio denies any breach of their systems, contradicting the hacker’s claims.
  • Leaked files include SMS passcodes, sparking theories of a supply-chain compromise.
  • Steam users are advised to boost security measures with Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator.
  • Investigations are ongoing, with no clear evidence of Twilio or SMS provider involvement.

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