Your Steam Deck Just Leaked Your Address?!

If you recently bought a Steam Deck or other hardware directly from Valve, your home address and shipping details might have been leaked to cybercriminals. Here's what happened. Valve itself wasn't hacked, but one of their main delivery partners, CEVA Logistics, just had a major data breach. Since they handle shipping your console, your details are compromised. If you're affected, your full name, home address, phone number, tracking details, and order history could be out there. That's a serious risk for identity theft and even your physical safety. There are three critical things you need to do right now. First, check if CEVA Logistics handled your package. Look at your Steam purchase history or search your email for the shipping confirmation. If CEVA Logistics is listed as the carrier, your data is probably involved. Even if you don't see their name, look closely at the tracking details. They often run the logistics backbone for regional deliveries. Second, watch out for targeted phishing scams. Since these scammers might have your address, phone number, and the exact knowledge that you bought a Steam Deck—which is a pretty creepy level of detail, by the way—they can make some very convincing fake messages. You might get an email or a text saying your package is delayed, needs a customs fee, or needs you to verify your address. They might even use your real tracking number or address to trick you. Don't click those links or enter your login info. Valve will never text you asking for extra delivery fees. Third, secure your accounts immediately. A leaked phone number and address puts you at a higher risk for SIM-swapping and credential stuffing. Turn on multi-factor authentication for your Steam account, your main email, and your mobile carrier. Use an authenticator app instead of SMS verification if you can. It stops scammers from hijacking your accounts. Don't wait for an official notification letter to show up. Take action now. Check your emails, secure your accounts, and tell anyone you know who recently ordered hardware from Valve. Stay safe, stay vigilant, and protect your data.