Valve beefs up account security with Steam Guard

User Comments: 14

1. March 3, 2011 3:31 PM
   

   princeton said:

   And what if I want to log in on another PC? If the second PC doesn't run a Sandy Bridge system it won't have IPT so I won't be able to set it as an authorized system.

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2. March 3, 2011 4:23 PM
   

   lchu12 said:

   Well at least they are making an effort. I would say it does make it one more reason to get a newer computer, if security is an issue.

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3. March 3, 2011 5:08 PM
   tacobfm said:

   This is why intel doesn't play fair.

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4. March 3, 2011 5:44 PM
   herpaderp said:

   "Sandy Bridge owners will be able to link their Steam account to a specific PC and will be notified if any unauthorized PCs attempt to gain entry. "

   Princeton said:

   And what if I want to log in on another PC? If the second PC doesn't run a Sandy Bridge system it won't have IPT so I won't be able to set it as an authorized system.

   Read it again? Sounds like an OPTIONAL feature, as in, it can probably be toggled, might include whitelist feature, who knows, wait for more info before jumping to conclusions......

   tacobfm said:

   This is why intel doesn't play fair.

   Yes, damn them for trying to increase user security!

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5. March 3, 2011 5:47 PM
   

   princeton said:

   herpaderp said:

   "Sandy Bridge owners will be able to link their Steam account to a specific PC and will be notified if any unauthorized PCs attempt to gain entry. "

   Princeton said:

   And what if I want to log in on another PC? If the second PC doesn't run a Sandy Bridge system it won't have IPT so I won't be able to set it as an authorized system.

   Read it again? Sounds like an OPTIONAL feature, as in, it can probably be toggled. Wait for more info before jumping to conclusions......

   Uh I didn't jump to conclusions. I was simply saying that if I do enable it I'll have an issue if my other pc doesn't use sandy bridge.

   Looks like you're the one jumping to conclusions about what my comment meant.

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6. March 3, 2011 5:50 PM
   herpaderp said:

   lol forgot to finish edit before answering the door xD

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7. March 3, 2011 5:51 PM
   

   princeton said:

   tacobfm said:

   This is why intel doesn't play fair.

   How? AMD could easily have done it but they're too lazy to get new cpus out.

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8. March 3, 2011 6:53 PM
   wiak said:

   well intel is a giant, intel is much like samsung, makes everything you can think of

   amd basicly makes graphics, processors and chipsets

   i would think it makes more sense to use VeriSign Identity Protection (VIP)

   [link]

   Paypal, Ebay, Name.com supports it

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9. March 3, 2011 8:22 PM
   Kenrick said:

   This is a nice security measure. Many online gamers will like these feature. Well, if only i have a sandy bridge cpu. I'm still in core duo :-(.

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10. March 4, 2011 4:09 AM
    gwailo247, TechSpot Chancellor, said:

    Valve, now with Steam Guard! It's got a catchy sound.

    And what's with the sinister black cat and his two haz mat clad minions taking photos at the crime scene? And the pong on the laptop? Weird. All you need is a midget speaking backwards and some plaintive music.

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11. March 4, 2011 7:43 AM
    Guest said:

    @princeton it says you will be NOTIFIED not locked out. Potentially it makes a list and e-mails it to you, if you notice weirdness in your log it gives you the ability to changed action, ie change your password etc.

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12. March 4, 2011 9:30 AM
    

    yRaz said:

    gwailo247 said:

    Valve, now with Steam Guard! It's got a catchy sound.

    And what's with the sinister black cat and his two haz mat clad minions taking photos at the crime scene? And the pong on the laptop? Weird. All you need is a midget speaking backwards and some plaintive music.

    I always love the steam images

    [link]

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13. March 4, 2011 11:42 AM
    Guest said:

    So, then, this effort affect virtually no one? Great.

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14. April 10, 2011 3:18 AM
    

    T77 said:

    Its a good effort,but then does everybody out there have a sandy bridge?

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