Valve, the company that owns the Steam, recently added captcha to its system as part of the verification process for trading items in games. The company's decision stems from its desire to block automated transaction processes carried out by malicious software that may be installed on users' computers.
The captcha , which stands for Completely Automated Public Turing, can distinguish real users from an automated bot that may be running on computers.
The company also revealed that certain third-party services used for transactions are exempt from this control, so that they can continue to operate uninterrupted.
“We have updated the transaction system to include captcha as part of the verification process. We know it is a frustrating part for users, and we don't like to make transactions more difficult for users, but we expect it to significantly help customers who have been scammed by downloading malware onto their computers,” the official announcement states.
However, although Valve has good intentions, it seems that this change has also brought some unwanted problems for users of the service around the world.
Community members are reporting issues with Steam that are preventing them from making transactions, while others have reported that their accounts have been reset. It has also been reported that several users have been blocked from launching the Steam platform.
The majority of Steam users, however, do not face any problems and are grateful for the security of the platform and that they can now enjoy their favorite games.
