Valve today announced a new Steam security feature named Steam Guard, which can use a feature on new Intel processors to link their account management with one single PC. Attempts to change account details must be approved, stymieing would-be hijiackers.

Steam Guard requires a PC supporting Intel's Identity Protection Technology, which can be found in its new second-generation 'Sandy Bridge' Core processors. Built into the CPU, IPT generates a passcode every 30 seconds, which is used in conjunction with your regular login to provide an extra layer of security. It's the same principle as Blizzard's Battle.net Authenticator but a lot harder to lose. Read more »

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