Over 93,000 Steam accounts linked to Filipino users were compromised in 2024, according to a new report from Kaspersky. This places the Philippines second in the Asia-Pacific region, just behind Thailand, which ranks first with 163,000 leaked credentials.
The report was presented at Kaspersky’s Cyber Security Weekend in Vietnam. It revealed that 11 million gaming accounts were leaked globally last year. More than half were Steam accounts. Others came from platforms like Epic Games Store, Battle.net, Ubisoft Connect, and the EA app.
Most of the leaks were caused by infostealer malware. These are harmful programs often disguised as cracked games or cheat tools. Once installed, they steal passwords, credit card details, and other private data. This stolen information is then sold or shared on the dark web.
Kaspersky also found that some users signed up for gaming platforms using their work email. This creates risks for businesses. If those credentials are leaked, attackers could use them to access company systems. Weak passwords make this even easier.
Experts recommend changing passwords regularly and avoiding reuse across platforms. Businesses should monitor for leaked credentials and train employees on safe online habits.
