{"id":125738,"date":"2023-08-14T06:18:47","date_gmt":"2023-08-14T13:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/blogs\/?p=125738"},"modified":"2024-11-19T07:02:24","modified_gmt":"2024-11-19T15:02:24","slug":"5-online-gaming-tips-to-stay-safe-from-hackers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/internet-security\/5-online-gaming-tips-to-stay-safe-from-hackers\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Online Gaming Tips to Stay Safe From Cybercriminals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, mashing buttons in online battles royale. For some, playing video games is a way to unwind from the day and momentarily journey to new worlds. Others game because they love the competition or enjoy participating in the online community around their favorite game.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">But just like other online realms, gaming isn\u2019t free of cybercriminals. Cybercriminals take advantage of highly trafficked online gaming portals to make a profit on the dark web.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The next time you log on to your virtual world of choice, level up your gaming security to protect your device and your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/privacy-identity-protection\/take-it-personally-ten-tips-for-protecting-your-personally-identifiable-information-pii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">personally identifiable information<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (PII).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why Do Cybercriminals Target Gamers?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gaming companies host a trove of valuable information. Gamers trust these platforms with their payment information, personal details, passwords, and with the safety of their gaming characters on which they spend thousands of hours and hundreds of dollars upgrading.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cybercriminals also target gamers through <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/antivirus\/malware.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">malware<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> disguised as an advantage. Cheat software for online games is common as players strive to be the best among their opponents. For instance, a malware scam targeted players seeking an advantage for \u201cCall of Duty: Warzone.\u201d The malware creators advertised the \u201ccheat software\u201d on YouTube with instructions on how to download it. The video received thousands of views and hundreds of comments, which made it look legitimate.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of the steps in installing the \u201ccheat software\u201d was that users had to disable antivirus programs and firewalls. Users let the cybercriminals walk right into their device! From there, an aggressive type of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.trellix.com\/security-awareness\/ransomware\/what-is-fileless-malware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">fileless malware<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> called a dropper infected the device. A dropper doesn\u2019t download a malicious file; rather, it creates a direct pathway to deliver an additional payload, such as credential-stealing malware.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>1<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5 Gamer Security Tips<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Competitive gaming is, well, competitive. So, if you invest a lot of real money into your characters, be especially vigilant and follow these five important tips to protect your online accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Do not reveal personal information<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">It\u2019s common for gamers to use variations of their real names and birthdates in their public-facing usernames. Doing this could reveal personal information that you\u2019d rather keep private. Consider using a nickname or a combination of random numbers instead. Along this same vein, don\u2019t reveal personal details about yourself (phone number, hometown, places you visit regularly, etc.) on chats or streams. Lurking cybercriminals can gather these personal details to impersonate you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">2. Edit your privacy settings<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">On some online PC games, you can join campaigns with gamers from all over the world. While the interconnectivity is great, carefully vet who you allow to follow your online profile. If a stranger sends a friend request out of the blue, be on alert. They could have nefarious motives, such as phishing for valuable data. It\u2019s best to customize your privacy settings to make your profile invisible to strangers.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Don\u2019t pirate games or download cheat software<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Developers spend a lot of time creating amazing games, so make sure you purchase games legally and play them as they are intended. Research revealed that cracked versions \u2013 or unauthorized versions \u2013 of popular games sometimes hid ChromeLoader malware, which has the ability to steal credentials stored in internet browsers. Cracked versions of Call of Duty, Elden Ring, Dark Souls 3, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Roblox were found to be harboring malware.<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be especially wary of free downloads and cheat software. Instead, go for a challenge and have fun with the game as it\u2019s written.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">4. Log in with a VPN<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/vpn.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">virtual private network<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> (VPN) scrambles your online data traffic, foiling nosy digital eavesdroppers you may encounter while online gaming. A VPN makes it nearly impossible for anyone to access your IP address or spy on your online browsing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">5. Protect your device with antivirus software\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Antivirus software can make your online gaming experience more secure. McAfee antivirus software, which is included in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/en-us\/identity-theft\/protection.html?path=blogs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">McAfee+<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, provides real-time threat protection, which means your devices are covered with 24\/7 protection from ever-evolving malware and online threats.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>1<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ars Technica, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/arstechnica.com\/gadgets\/2021\/04\/activision-warns-of-malware-masquerading-as-cheats-for-call-of-duty-warzone\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Malicious cheats for <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Call of Duty: Warzone<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> are circulating online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><sup>2<\/sup><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">TechRadar, \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/news\/be-very-careful-when-downloading-these-games-online-they-could-be-malware\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Be very careful when downloading these games online \u2013 they could be malware<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vanquishing aliens, building virtual amusement parks, mashing buttons in online battles royale. 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