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| Source |  AlienVault Blog |
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| Identifiant | 2387257 |
| Date de publication | 2021-02-23 11:00:00 (vue: 2021-02-23 11:05:33) |
| Titre | Cybersecurity and online gaming: Don\'t be a victim |
| Texte | Theresa Lanowitz collaborated on this blog. Introduction The proliferation of technology and internet connectivity has made it possible for people to seek out most things online, and gaming and gambling are not exceptions. In addition to online video games, social media, music, and video streaming, there are also online casinos and gambling for real money. Well, for gambling in the USA there are state laws to mind, but in some states online gambling is permitted. Many players have registered on online gaming and gambling sites to enjoy the action right in their homes or wherever they may be (although with COVID-19, people may be stuck at home more than they want.) The demand for VIP membership to online casinos is rising. With online gambling in particular, on top of cybersecurity awareness and safe practices, there is the additional need to review and find the online casinos with a good reputation, and robust online security. Check for scams related to a new site. Anything involving money gets the attention of cyber criminals. The popularity of online games on marketplaces is growing. You can play for free, but many fun features are offered “for fee”. The rest of the article will focus on online gaming, as that’s legal pretty much everywhere. Risks and threats in online gaming As you enjoy your gaming session, you need to know the risks involved to take precautions and highly secure your data from unauthorized access. The most common threats to online gamers include the usual lineup: Computer viruses Almost all internet users have encountered computer viruses, as they are quite common. It’s pretty basic, but antivirus is basic protection against old, known attacks. Opening unsolicited emails, downloading free software, and sharing devices like flash disks are ways viruses can infiltrate your computer. Ransomware attacks Online gamers need to bear in mind they are subject to infection with ransomware. A tell-tale sign that your computer is under attack from ransomware is when you cannot access your files unless you pay a hefty ransom. Phishing scams & Identity theft Say you receive an email from an online gaming outfit you’ve played on before with a neat offer. How can you be sure it’s really from them and not a phishing attack? Phishing attacks happen when cybercriminals mimic trustworthy individuals or institutions to obtain private information like passwords. With the stolen information, these criminals can access your credit, use your identity to open bank accounts, make PIN changes, or even sell your identity to con artists. Spyware If you’re dealing with a disreputable online gaming operation, especially if the service is free, they might be spying on you and selling your personal information. Spyware does precisely what spies do; studying your every move and action while using the internet without your permission. Your browsing history quickly finds its way to third parties, which is a serious privacy breach. Trojan malware Especially when |
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