A Counter-Strike 2 tournament in Guangzhou has drawn fresh scrutiny after BetBoom player Kirill “Magnojez” Rodnov said a hacked practice computer cost him his Steam account. He says he lost access after logging in on a compromised PC at the XSE Pro League LAN, a $1 million event already facing heavy criticism.
Rodnov says the venue’s practice machines had malicious software on them. He points to a remote access trojan, a torrent client, and even a private World of Warcraft server on the hardware. He says signing into Steam on one of those PCs exposed his login details and two-factor codes. The breach then locked him out of his library and inventory.
How the infected PCs allegedly worked
The trojan on the machines could reportedly grab saved passwords from a browser. It could also hijack active login sessions to get around two-factor checks. It could even search crypto wallets stored on a device.
That mix made the alleged breach especially damaging for Rodnov. Account thieves usually struggle to get past two-factor login. But if a hacker grabs a session token from a machine someone already uses, those safeguards stop helping.
Rodnov says the situation has pulled him out of competition until he recovers the account. That creates a real problem before a busy 2026 season. Losing a Steam library and inventory is not just inconvenient for a pro. It can mean losing configs, paid items, and years of account history tied to one login.
A tournament already under fire
This account breach adds to a larger story about problems at the Guangzhou event. The XSE Pro League had already faced criticism over its opening matches. This security issue now gives organizers another serious concern during an already rough week.
When a $1 million LAN cannot keep its own computers clean, players will question the event’s hardware checks. Tournament staff need to secure practice machines before any competitor touches them.
Account theft has been a constant headache in the esports world. Scams often use fake trade sites or phishing links aimed at Steam Guard codes. This case stands out because Rodnov says the hack happened on tournament-provided gear, not through a careless click on a shady link. That puts more pressure on organizers to secure the machines players must use.
This story is based on Rodnov’s public claims. Neither the tournament organizers nor Valve have given a detailed public statement about the incident as of writing.
What tournament is involved? The XSE Pro League, a $1 million Counter-Strike 2 LAN event held in Guangzhou.
Who made the claim? Kirill “Magnojez” Rodnov, a Counter-Strike 2 pro for BetBoom.
What allegedly happened? Rodnov says he logged into his Steam account on a tournament practice PC infected with a remote access trojan and other software. He says he lost access to his account as a result.
Has this been confirmed by officials? No official statement from the tournament organizers or Valve has been reported alongside Rodnov’s claims.
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