Update: Valve Says European Steam Hardware Customer Data Was Not Exposed in Logistics Company Cyber Attack
Valve has confirmed that European Steam Hardware customer data was not compromised in the CEVA Logistics cyber attack. CEVA Logistics, which handles shipments for Steam Hardware products, suffered a security breach in August that initially raised concerns about potential customer data exposure.
When the attack first occurred, Valve issued warnings to European Steam Hardware buyers, cautioning them to remain vigilant against potential scam messages and fraudulent payment solicitations. At that time, it remained unclear whether attackers had successfully obtained customer information during the breach.
However, Valve’s updated statement clarifies that while the CEVA Logistics attack was real and impacted the company’s operations, European Steam Hardware customer data stored by Valve was not accessed or stolen. This is welcome news for affected customers who had been warned to watch for phishing attempts and social engineering schemes.
Despite the all-clear for Valve’s customer data, the CEVA Logistics breach did impact other business partners who use the logistics company’s services. Multiple organizations had customers affected by the incident, indicating the breach was significant and widespread across CEVA Logistics’ client base.
The situation highlights the risks posed by supply chain vulnerabilities, where third-party service providers handling sensitive customer data can become targets for cyberattacks. Valve’s clarification should help ease concerns among Steam Hardware owners in Europe.