This video explains the common methods Russian scammers use to gain access to Steam accounts, detailing a social engineering tactic that begins with an invitation to play a game and escalates to a fake Steam login page. It also touches on the financial motivations behind these hacks, primarily the lucrative market for in-game items and account credentials on the dark web. The video concludes by promoting "Flare," a service that helps users check if their data has been compromised on the dark web.