Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Another drawback: IP adresses are assigned dynamically by your ISP, so you can't expect to hold onto one even in your own home for more than a few days / weeks, unless you pay for a static one.
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Another drawback: IP adresses are assigned dynamically by your ISP, so you can't expect to hold onto one even in your own home for more than a few days / weeks, unless you pay for a static one.
Kevin was on the right track but took a turn too soon. Locking the SSFN to a machines MAC address would be a much better alternative.
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Another drawback: IP adresses are assigned dynamically by your ISP, so you can't expect to hold onto one even in your own home for more than a few days / weeks, unless you pay for a static one.
Kevin was on the right track but took a turn too soon. Locking the SSFN to a machines MAC address would be a much better alternative.
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Another drawback: IP adresses are assigned dynamically by your ISP, so you can't expect to hold onto one even in your own home for more than a few days / weeks, unless you pay for a static one.
So let me get this straight: If you are stupid enough to give someone your username and password and access to your computer so they can steal your SSFN file, it means Steam Guard has a security flaw? WTF kind of logic is that?
Simple fix is to tie the SSFN to a single IP address. Even with file scammer will have a different IP. Draw back is every time you switch IP addresses, with a laptop for example, you would have to re-authenticate through Steam Guard.
Another drawback: IP adresses are assigned dynamically by your ISP, so you can't expect to hold onto one even in your own home for more than a few days / weeks, unless you pay for a static one.