My name automatically changed to VAC BANNED #9753

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Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 5:53pm

My name automatically changed to VAC BANNED #9753

Idk what this is I didn't get a vac ban or something and I haven't been cheating. But My name changed and someone named VAC BOT #9753 was added too my friends list automatically and is telling me to send my items too a friend or else the items will get trade ban since I'm going to "get banned in 2 hours". What is happening??

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Originally posted by Jim Thirwell:

You are NOT VAC banned!

DO NOT TRADE YOUR ITEMS!

Your account was compromised.

Scan for malware. https://www.malwarebytes.com/

Deauthorize all devices https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage

Change your password on a secure device.

Generate new back up codes.

Revoke the api key https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/dev/apikey

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Jim Thirwell 4 Nov, 2018 @ 5:55pm

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Jim Thirwell 4 Nov, 2018 @ 5:57pm

Edited my post above.

Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 5:58pm

I'm afraid of deauthorizing my device because that means nothing is protecting my acc

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An1m3 最高 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:10pm

Originally posted by ziggzugg (acc might be hacked):
I'm afraid of deauthorizing my device because that means nothing is protecting my acc

From the bottom of https://steamhost.cn/twofactor/manage

Concerned your credentials are saved on another device?
Click below to deauthorize all computers or devices, other than this one, that you have previously used.
This security step is recommended if you previously used a public PC or accidentally saved your password on a device that isn't yours.

It says that other than the device you are using to deauthorizing the account. If you don't do that step the person hacking you still has access to your account and by choosing that option in the bottom, the hacker won't be able to access your account

Last edited by An1m3 最高; 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:11pm

Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:19pm

to revoke api I need to enter a domain name, how should a domain name be like?

An1m3 最高 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:22pm

Originally posted by ziggzugg (acc might be hacked):
to revoke api I need to enter a domain name, how should a domain name be like?

I belive if an api was registered you would need to revoke it. If there wasn't an api that was registered then you are go to go.

Correct me if I'm wrong to anyone that know more information about this.

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Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:30pm

Ok there we go now I've done all that. If I'm fine tommorow I'm closing this discussion. Thanks for your help!

An1m3 最高 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:32pm

Originally posted by ziggzugg (acc might be hacked):
Ok there we go now I've done all that. If I'm fine tommorow I'm closing this discussion. Thanks for your help!

No problem make sure you don't download any sketchy things, click on random links before checking them, and always check to make sure you are not using a fake steam login page.

Last edited by An1m3 最高; 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:33pm

Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:35pm

I will be super careful from now on yeah

999999999 4 Nov, 2018 @ 6:46pm

Originally posted by Jim Thirwell:
Edited my post above.

I like how it comes in handy.

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Jim Thirwell 4 Nov, 2018 @ 7:53pm

Originally posted by 999999999:
Originally posted by Jim Thirwell:
Edited my post above.

I like how it comes in handy.

It should be a pinned item if this scam continues. ( Not that anyone ever reads the pinned threads )....

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.#𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌 4 Nov, 2018 @ 8:06pm

Normally when a stranger tries or gets access to an account there will be an E-Mail from Steam.
This E-Mail contains a link and with this link you can shut down your account to prevent any dammage till you get back access to it.

So is this here the new version where the hacker doesn´t change your passwort and e-mail so you don´t get this e-mail, because you still have access?

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Tilltugg 4 Nov, 2018 @ 8:24pm

Originally posted by .#𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌:
Normally when a stranger tries or gets access to an account there will be an E-Mail from Steam.
This E-Mail contains a link and with this link you can shut down your account to prevent any dammage till you get back access to it.

So is this here the new version where the hacker doesn´t change your passwort and e-mail so you don´t get this e-mail, because you still have access?

Might be, he was trying to manipulate me into trading my items with the VACBOT#9753 account. Although he told me to trade them to an alt or to a friend so I'm not really sure how he would get to those items himself.

Last edited by Tilltugg; 4 Nov, 2018 @ 8:25pm

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Vaulty 4 Nov, 2018 @ 9:27pm

Originally posted by ziggzugg:
I'm afraid of deauthorizing my device because that means nothing is protecting my acc

Deauthorizing means just logging out of all devices you are logged in, so if hijacker is still logged on your account he would need to reenter the password and mobile auth code,normally changing password should do it but the extra security doesn't hurt :P

Originally posted by ziggzugg:
Originally posted by .#𝚌𝚊𝚞𝚜𝚝𝚒𝚌:
Normally when a stranger tries or gets access to an account there will be an E-Mail from Steam.
This E-Mail contains a link and with this link you can shut down your account to prevent any dammage till you get back access to it.

So is this here the new version where the hacker doesn´t change your passwort and e-mail so you don´t get this e-mail, because you still have access?

Might be, he was trying to manipulate me into trading my items with the VACBOT#9753 account. Although he told me to trade them to an alt or to a friend so I'm not really sure how he would get to those items himself.

You gave away your login/pass and mobile auth code, hijacker logged on your account and could change some stuff, after you would send a trade to anybody the hijacker bot would auto cancel it and set new offer where you give everything for nothing to the "vacbot" hoping you would accept it on mobile without looking and thinking you are just sending stuff to your friend

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Tilltugg 5 Nov, 2018 @ 7:10am

Originally posted by Vault Hunter 101:
Originally posted by ziggzugg:
I'm afraid of deauthorizing my device because that means nothing is protecting my acc

Deauthorizing means just logging out of all devices you are logged in, so if hijacker is still logged on your account he would need to reenter the password and mobile auth code,normally changing password should do it but the extra security doesn't hurt :P

Originally posted by ziggzugg:

Might be, he was trying to manipulate me into trading my items with the VACBOT#9753 account. Although he told me to trade them to an alt or to a friend so I'm not really sure how he would get to those items himself.
You gave away your login/pass and mobile auth code, hijacker logged on your account and could change some stuff, after you would send a trade to anybody the hijacker bot would auto cancel it and set new offer where you give everything for nothing to the "vacbot" hoping you would accept it on mobile without looking and thinking you are just sending stuff to your friend

Oh really? That's scary

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