Stolen Steam Account of Team Spirit Zweih Player for 10 Million Rubles
In an unexpected turn of events, 17-year-old Ivan "zweih" Gogin, a rising star in the Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) community and a member of Team Spirit, has had his Steam account hacked. The hack was announced by Ivan on his X social media page on August 8.
Since then, Ivan has been unable to access his account, with someone else logged in, preventing him from connecting to the servers and playing CS2 professionally. The media reports suggest that the value of Ivan's account is over 10 million rubles, making it a high-value target for hackers.
Ivan contacted Steam support immediately after realizing his account had been hacked and followed common steps to recover a hacked Steam account. These steps include scanning his computer for malware, securing his email and phone number, deauthorizing all other devices, changing his Steam password, generating new backup codes for Steam Guard Mobile Authenticator, revoking any existing Steam API keys, ensuring his recovery email account is secure, and initiating a password reset using Steam’s account recovery page.
However, after 50 hours, no further action has been taken to resolve the issue. Ivan's ability to play CS2 professionally has been affected by the hack.
For professional players like Ivan, securing the recovery email and phone number is critical to protect high-value accounts. Additionally, using two-factor authentication (2FA) rigorously and monitoring account activity can help prevent future compromises.
If you suspect that your Steam account has been hacked, it's essential to act quickly and follow Steam’s official recovery procedures to regain control of your account. If you believe phishing led to the hack, review your devices for malware and change all related passwords, as hackers can capture session tokens during phishing.
These steps provide a structured approach to recover hacked Steam accounts and secure them against further attacks. However, it's important to note that Steam generally does not return lost funds or items, except in cases involving trade-protected games, for which you can seek recovery through Steam support.
As the situation with Ivan's account continues, the gaming community hopes for a swift resolution and a return to the CS2 field for the talented player.
References:
- Steam Support: Recovering a Hacked Account
- Steam Support: Account Recovery
- Steam Support: Account Recovery without Email or Password
- Steam Support: Account Recovery Guides and Video Tutorials
- Ivan's cybersecurity predicament, caused by the hacking of his high-value Steam account, highlights the importance of technology features like two-factor authentication in safeguarding valuable assets, especially in the sports realm, such as his career in CS2 and Team Spirit.
- In light of the ongoing issue with Ivan's hacked account, it's crucial for professional sports players to be aware of technology's role in maintaining account security, particularly the significance of securing recovery email and phone number, using two-factor authentication, and monitoring account activity to prevent such occurrences and protect their digital assets, such as in-game items or career opportunities in football or CS2.
