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Old 07-06-2006, 06:20 PM   #8
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Illegal Steam Clients & Multiplayer Game Cheats

Since illegal Steam clients are no longer working, and with the effectiveness of VAC, keyloggers and trojans designed to steal Steam Account information have been added to these applications.

Method

1) Applications that claim to provide free VALVe games usually contain keyloggers and trojans that steal your personal information.

2) Working multiplayer game cheats that may claim to be "VAC Proof" usually contain keyloggers and trojans that steal your personal information.

Response

Besides the obvious issue of someone stealing your personal information, use of these applications is in breach of the Steam Subscriber Agreement - you are also at risk of having your Steam Account disabled or VAC banned:

Steam Account Disabled
Valve Anti-Cheat System (VAC)

Action

Uninstall any of these applications and read the following FAQs:

Spyware, Adware, and Viruses Interfering with Steam
Reclaiming a Hijacked Steam Account
Contacting VALVe Billing and Support
Account Security Recommendations

Last edited by Lunchtimemama: 07-06-2006 at 09:24 PM.
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