Template:Hacker

This is a template for marking accounts of hackers for the future, in the wake of the Early July 2018 hacking incident. It accepts SUSPECTED, UNKNOWN, MALICIOUS, and FRIENDLY as parameters. This template is not a substitute for reporting someone to Valve security (security@valvesoftware.com).

{{hacker|SUSPECTED}}

This user is a hacker deemed:

SUSPECTED: Strange behavior observed. Watch any edits they make and attempt to communicate.

See: How to deal with hackers

{{hacker|FRIENDLY}}

This user is a hacker deemed:

FRIENDLY: Let them do their thing.

See: How to deal with hackers

{{hacker|MALICIOUS}}

This user is a hacker deemed:

MALICIOUS: Stay safe, and possibly contact Valve!

See: How to deal with hackers

{{hacker|UNKNOWN}}

This user is a hacker deemed:

UNKNOWN: Clear hacking attempt observed. Watch any edits they make and attempt to communicate.

See: How to deal with hackers