Valve Unveils Hardware-Based Steam Securit

Don't see what's wrong with the Blizzard authenticator model. You would only need to use it once each time you boot your PC to login to Steam, and if you worry about loosing it, keep it next to your monitor?
 
jim5000 said:
Don't see what's wrong with the Blizzard authenticator model. You would only need to use it once each time you boot your PC to login to Steam, and if you worry about loosing it, keep it next to your monitor?
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I launch Steam every time I boot my computer and leave it running in the background grabbing updates and allowing my friends to grab hold of me. I don't want to have to authenticate it every time I boot my PC.

I think Blizzards model is good, but it's just not appropriate for Steam. I don't think I'd mind doing it every time I launched a certain game, but every time I boot my PC would get annoying.

I like the idea behind Steam Guard. Lock everyone out but me, job done. :)
 
Isnt this meant to be active for everyone now

i dont see it and when i click check for updates it says im already up to date
 
Aedus said:
It does it automatically when you link your e-mail address to your steam account
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my email is "verified" with steam already

unless you mean something else


my steam version is 1503 built on the 9th of march

is yours the same
 
I think the gullible, greedy and naive are eternally destined to screw themselves over no matter what security system is involved.

Being a cynical computer literate solves most issues with "hacking".
 
thanks for bringing this up again, its good to see another security measure done right by valve. i was VERY scepticle to begin with but its not much to worry about at all imho.
 
I just tried to login to steam via one of my browsers, and got the message about steam guard protecting my computer and I need to verify.
I thought it was once per computer, not once per computer + one per browser on each computer. So now a quick visit to the webpage to join a group, is turned into a wait till the email arrives so that I can authorize my account. What an irritation.

Edit: assuming the email ever does arrive - no sign of it yet (and yes, before you ask, I've checked spam folders).
And then if I do get it, I'll no doubt need to go through it again each time I clear cookies.
 
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Also had the same problem but sorted now, it was on by default.
No doubt for idiots who are prone to losing their accounts.
 
Klo said:
Surely an extra level of security is good whatever, whether you are an 'idiot' or not?
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Indeed. I think you'd be an 'idiot' not to use any additional security offered by your account.

I've not had a single problem with unauthorized access to my account before. Doesn't mean I don't want to take steps from ensuring it stays that way.
 
orderoftheflame said:
Indeed. I think you'd be an 'idiot' not to use any additional security offered by your account.

I've not had a single problem with unauthorized access to my account before. Doesn't mean I don't want to take steps from ensuring it stays that way.
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What makes you think some of us even need more security? Its all well and good having an extra layer but i just don't really understand all the possible implications/drawbacks that could come from using this new system and since i'm not in any immediate danger of doing something stupid like logging into streampowered.com its not as if i need it.
 
ps3ud0 said:
Anyone enabled this and using Steam on more than one PC - any issues?

ps3ud0 :cool:
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When I switch back to my main PC, it allways asked me to authenticate. Disabled the Steamguard Beta though so that issue might be fixed, but hey, that is what betas are for.

For me, I am happy with email address verification.

What Steamguard does on top of this, it prevent someone playing VAC games on my account and getting me banned, they still couldnt change any details unless they knew my email password too and my Steam email address is not in the public domain so I do not see how that could possibly happen?

For me, Steamguard is just an extra layer which removes a little of the simplicity of Steam which is the main thing I like, its simplicity.
 
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Evilsod said:
What makes you think some of us even need more security? Its all well and good having an extra layer but i just don't really understand all the possible implications/drawbacks that could come from using this new system and since i'm not in any immediate danger of doing something stupid like logging into streampowered.com its not as if i need it.
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I'd be with you in thinking that my personal chances are zero to none of me being done by a phishing scam or giving my password out to anyone. However, in the occurrence that it did happen I'd be kicking myself for it.

I can think of someone we both know outside this forum that goes on about their technical savvy and know-how. Toward the end of last year their account was compromised. It just takes one slip up, nobody's as perfect as they think they are.

True enough. It's an additional thing to think about, for a comparatively small bonus to email verification. Since I set it up in the beta, I've not had to think about it once though. And I know I'm free from getting VAC banned, having my Steam cloud save overwritten, my Steam wallet spent or having my friends list erased. I've yet to see any cons that outweigh the five minutes of inconvenience that it took me weeks ago. :)
 
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orderoftheflame said:
I'd be with you in thinking that my personal chances are zero to none of me being done by a phishing scam or giving my password out to anyone. However, in the occurrence that it did happen I'd be kicking myself for it.

I can think of someone we both know outside this forum that goes on about their technical savvy and know-how. Toward the end of last year their account was compromised. It just takes one slip up, nobody's as perfect as they think they are.

True enough. It's an additional thing to think about, for a comparatively small bonus to email verification. Since I set it up in the beta, I've not had to think about it once though. And I know I'm free from getting VAC banned, loosing my Steam cloud save overwritten, my Steam wallet spent or having my friends list erased. I've yet to see any cons that outweigh the five minutes of inconvenience that it took me weeks ago. :)
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Well yes i would indeed be kicking myself if i got myself phised more so if i knew this could've prevented it, but at the end of the day i don't fully understand what using it could result in, both the good things it does and the problems it could cause for me in the short/long term.

Its not a bad thing this system but i'm not in any rush to use it as i wouldn't say i'm in any danger.
 
Evilsod said:
Well yes i would indeed be kicking myself if i got myself phised more so if i knew this could've prevented it, but at the end of the day i don't fully understand what using it could result in, both the good things it does and the problems it could cause for me in the short/long term.

Its not a bad thing this system but i'm not in any rush to use it as i wouldn't say i'm in any danger.
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That's fair enough, I wouldn't expect anyone to just use it without being comfortable with what it was doing. :) Not wanting to use something out of concern is different to not wanting to use it out of arrogance ("It'll never happen to me because I'm not an idiot"), that has been posted previously in threads like this.

My point was really in reply to this:

What makes you think some of us even need more security?
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I don't. I'm sure that many people could get along fine without the need for even verification. We all did it for years before it was introduced without flinching.

However, as is said, it's pointless to close the stable door after the horse has bolted.
 
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