pleasure Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:36pm
Scam link?
Hello. I've received a weird link from someone, so no thinking much I clicked it as it was supposed to be an image/screenshot or whatever. There was nothing but blank space, so I closed the browser. Then, I found out that it might have been some kind of scam/phishing link, and I'm scared that someone may have access to my profile now. I immediately changed my steam password, my mail password (they're different), and I made sure that my steam guard is on (on my mobile app). I also scanned my computer with malware bytes and Avast. What more can I do? I don't want to lose my CS:GO inventory as I have pretty expensive items.
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76561198218426745 Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
In future, please secure your computer before changing your passwords. If your computer was compromised, changing your passwords would have been handing the new passwords to the hijacker. Alternatively, change them from a different, secure device.

As you have two-factor authentication, even if your computer was compromised you should be safe. Provided the malware scans found nothing, and you don't observe anything unusual, you should be fine.
Cpt.Dinosaur Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
Turn on mobile authenticator. Gaben gave everyone at E3 his password, but nobody has got in yet since they need his phone. You are safe. But scan alot.
アロジ Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
Believe me you are safe, you've done everything that is possible to protect your account, if you still feel like you want to do something more then contact the support,
Jonno.exe Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
Do you know that someone or is it some random you met in a match who added you then sent you the link?'

Was it an imgur link cause those image hosting sites are pretty legit? If not that link than may be a scam.

Verify game cache, maybe a program got installed into your CSGO files.

Check your downloades folder. Is there anything unusual or something you dont recal downloading? If so, delete it then empty trash bin.

Was the user like [unknown] or something like that cause those are phishing bots.
Garro Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:39pm 
Do NOT click random links in future, especially links you're unsure of or that came from sources you do not trust or know.
cSg|mc-Hotsauce Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:40pm 
Originally posted by Cpt.Dinosaur:
Turn on mobile authenticator. Gaben gave everyone at E3 his password, but nobody has got in yet since they need his phone. You are safe. But scan alot.

that was steam guard email.

:qr:
Cpt.Dinosaur Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:45pm 
Point still stands, 2 factor ftw :)
pleasure Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:58pm 
It was a random person, like normal name and avatar (seems legit) but my friend I believe.
It wasn't imgur, the message was like "OMG check out this: randomname.com/image.png"
Yeah, I pretty sure will think twice before clicking random links.
I will change the pass again but from different device and scan CSGO files.
Thanks for advices, I hope my acc is safe.
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Date Posted: Dec 19, 2016 @ 2:36pm
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