Valve introduces SMS-based confirmation to prevent malicious games on Steam

Video game publisher/digital distribution company Valve is forcing developers who publish games on its Steam platform to “validate” new builds with a confirmation code received via SMS. The Steam SMS confirmation requirement Valve sent out … Continue reading Valve introduces SMS-based confirmation to prevent malicious games on Steam

After hackers distribute malware in game updates, Steam adds SMS-based security check for developers

Valve, the company behind the Steam video game platform, has announced a new security feature after multiple reports of game updates being poisoned with malware.

But have they chosen the best way to protect developers’ accounts?

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Power plant condenser coating could cut 460 million tons of CO2 per year

Weaning the world off fossil fuels will take some time, so finding ways to make energy generation more efficient is still important. Scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a new coating for steam condenser pipes that, … Continue reading Power plant condenser coating could cut 460 million tons of CO2 per year