About this tag
The Steam security tag covers discussions about Valve's Steam platform and its integration with Windows security features like Secure Boot and TPM. Recent content highlights a Steam beta update that displays Secure Boot and TPM status directly in the client, helping gamers verify compliance with anti-cheat requirements. This tag is relevant for users interested in how Steam interacts with system security settings, particularly in relation to Windows 11's hardware requirements and modern anti-cheat systems. Topics may include troubleshooting Secure Boot or TPM issues as they pertain to Steam games and client functionality.
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    Steam ClickFix Campaign Installs XMRig Cryptominer via PowerShell

    Steam discussion forums are being exploited in a ClickFix cryptomining campaign that turns a familiar support ritual—copying a “fix” for a game problem—into an elevated PowerShell-based malware installation. The malicious replies pose as solutions for crashes, missing inventory, and other...
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    • clickfix malware powershell attacks steam security xmrig cryptominer
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    • Forum: Windows News
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    Steam Beta Now Shows Secure Boot and TPM Status for Easy Compliance

    Valve's Steam beta now surfaces whether your PC has Secure Boot and TPM enabled, making it trivial for gamers to see if their system will pass the new breed of anti‑cheat checks that many publishers are rolling out. The status shows up under Help → System Information in the Steam client (look...
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    • anti-cheat gaming hardware survey secure boot steam steam beta steam security tpm tpm 2.0 tpm secure boot tpm-2-0
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    • Forum: Windows News