Rift Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:28pm
I'd like to know what these files do
Config.vdf., Steam.app.data.vdf., loginusers.vdf

Because my friend was using my account and fell for a scammer's link without realizing it (he's paying me back 20$ worth of steam wallet code since i lost a lot of items), so he uploaded both of my steam guard files and these three files above.
I've already removed all steam guard permissions and changed my passwords, and have scanned my PC completely, but I want to make sure that everything else is completely safe at the time being.
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Persia nummah 1 Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:29pm 
pretty self explanatory, your steam app data, and i think username and pass.
Rift Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:31pm 
Originally posted by bloodbag:
pretty self explanatory, your steam app data, and i think username and pass.
So in essence, by changing my password, I basically changed the files contents now?
Gus Tarball Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:35pm 
Also change the password of the email address that was linked to your Steam account and then change/create a different email account to be associated to your Steam account.

Then smack yourself in the head for letting your friend have access to your Steam account. Also smack your friend in the head for being stupid with your stuff.
Last edited by Gus Tarball; Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:39pm
Rift Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:38pm 
Originally posted by Gus Tarball:
Also change the password of the email address that was linked to your Steam account and then change/create a different email account to be associated to your Steam account.
Is that a hunch that he might have access to email?
Because I heard from other phisher victims that SSFN files disable the need for email verification, and I'm using steam mobile authenticator, is there still a need for changing it?
Gus Tarball Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:42pm 
Originally posted by Rift #ggsomeonegotintomyacc:
Originally posted by Gus Tarball:
Also change the password of the email address that was linked to your Steam account and then change/create a different email account to be associated to your Steam account.
Is that a hunch that he might have access to email?
Because I heard from other phisher victims that SSFN files disable the need for email verification, and I'm using steam mobile authenticator, is there still a need for changing it?

At the minimum you've let your friend who has proven to be an idiot with your stuff know what email address you have associated with your Steam account.
Rift Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:48pm 
Originally posted by Gus Tarball:
Originally posted by Rift #ggsomeonegotintomyacc:
Is that a hunch that he might have access to email?
Because I heard from other phisher victims that SSFN files disable the need for email verification, and I'm using steam mobile authenticator, is there still a need for changing it?

At the minimum you've let your friend who has proven to be an idiot with your stuff know what email address you have associated with your Steam account.
Good point, but in his defense, he was new steam and I was simply showing him a few games and stepped out of the room for a sec. But anyway, I did what you suggested.
Anything more I should look out for?
Gus Tarball Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:55pm 
Nothing Steam related. I recommend everyone look into password management programs like KeePass, www.keepass.info
76561198284143071 Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:57pm 
Help
TrAvMa Feb 20, 2016 @ 5:58pm 
gg
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