Hey everyone, I just heard some worrying news about Path of Exile 2. Apparently, about 66 player accounts got hacked recently. From what I understand, it was because of two things happening at once:
Some old Steam accounts that people weren’t using anymore
A bug in the game’s backend systems
I’m kind of worried about my own account now. Has anyone else heard about this? Do you think we need to do anything special to protect our accounts? I’d hate to lose all my progress because of something like this.
Also, does anyone know if the devs are working on fixing this issue? It would be great to get some official info on what exactly happened and how they’re going to prevent it in the future.
Let me know what you guys think or if you have any more details about this whole situation. Stay safe out there, fellow exiles!
This security breach is indeed concerning. While 66 accounts may seem small, it highlights potential vulnerabilities in the game’s systems. I’ve been playing PoE for years, and I’ve always found the developers to be responsive to security issues. My advice would be to immediately change your password and enable two-factor authentication if you haven’t already. It’s also a good practice to use unique passwords for each gaming account.
From my experience, Grinding Gear Games usually addresses these issues quickly. They might not have made an official statement yet, but I’m confident they’re working on a fix. In the meantime, keep an eye on the official forums and your account activity. If you notice anything suspicious, report it immediately.
Remember, security is a shared responsibility. While we wait for more information from the devs, let’s all take steps to secure our accounts and help spread awareness in the community.
oh no, that’s scary! i’ve been playing poe2 a lot lately. wonder if changing our passwords would help? maybe we should ask the devs on twitter or something? they’re usually pretty good about answering questions. anyone know if using a different email for Steam might make our accounts safer?
damn, thats scary stuff. i play poe2 all the time and now im worried bout my account. maybe we should all change our passwords just in case? anyone know if the devs said anything bout this yet? hope they fix it soon, dont wanna lose my characters