# Steam hardware distributor hit by cyberattack, 'expect fake messages,' Valve warns — Europe vendor has personal information and hardware purchase details stolen

> Steam hardware customers in Europe should “expect fake messages - email, SMS or phone,” says Valve in an email bulletin circulating today.

- **Source:** [Tom's Hardware](https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/cyber-security/steam-hardware-distributor-hit-by-cyberattack-expect-fake-messages-valve-warns-europe-vendor-has-personal-information-and-hardware-purchase-details-stolen?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a79c157c0a95e5aa03a2787)
- **Published:** 2026-08-10
- **Category:** Gaming
- **Tags:** #steam
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a79c157c0a95e5aa03a2787

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