ESET, a global supplier of security solutions, has issued five tips for safe online gaming.
Besides web browsing and communication, online games are among the most popular internet activities, but with money at stake, cyber-criminals will use every opportunity to get their hands on it.
The company suggests using an updated AV and a security solution with anti-spyware and firewall. ESET’s Smart Security 5 and NOD32 Antivirus offer a gamer mode feature that automatically switches to silent mode to conserve system resources, so users can enjoy playing or concentrate on important work tasks without distractions.
ESET also advises always using different passwords for different accounts and using strong passwords rather than simple ones; type the URL of your online game yourself into the browser or use bookmarks in your browser - you will avoid accidentally clicking on a poisoned link in the search engine; password-protect personal data on your computer or in the cloud if it is not required directly for the gaming experience; and never use cracked software - it can be malicious.
