Steam has introduced a new feature to secure CS2 accounts stacked with skins, preventing hackers from trading from new devices.
A few days ago, Steam account owners were shocked to discover that Counter-Strike 2 analyst Mohan “launders” Govindasamy had fallen victim to a hack. Thieves made off with $100,000 worth of in-game items from his account despite launders having all recommended Steam security features enabled, including Steam Guard and Family View. The clever hackers exploited a vulnerability by using a fake QR code to gain access and swipe the valuable skins.
Two days after the hack, Steam users noticed a new error while trying to make CS2 offer from a new device. Upon sending an offer, players got an “unable to trade from this device” pop-up.
The unable to trade from this device error can only be cleared by logging in from a device where a Steam account has been actively connected for at least seven days.
Players encountering the new device error may want to make CS2 offers carefully. Steam’s enhanced security detects new devices, permitting QR code login but blocking trades for seven days. This precaution notifies account owners via email, allowing them to verify the login and prevent potential scams within the seven-day period.
Note that this restriction is device-specific, not account-wide. You can still make CS2 offers from devices where you have a login history, even if you’ve recently logged in from a new device. For example, logging in from a friend’s computer you’ve used before won’t affect your trading abilities despite the seven-day wait for the new device.
Valve hasn’t made an official announcement about this update, possibly because it builds upon existing trade restrictions for users who reinstall Steam and Windows clients. However, the community, particularly professional players, have reacted positively. launders, who suffered the hack, praised Valve’s quick action.
21+ and present in VA. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.
