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Online gaming has grown exponentially in recent years, and scammers have taken note. With the industry raking in over $100 billion dollars in 2017 alone[1]<\/a>, the opportunity to funnel some money off through fraud or theft has proven irresistible to the bad guys, leaving gamers at greater risk.<\/p>\n

From malware and phishing scams, to phony game hacks, identity theft, and more, gamers of all stripes now face a minefield of obstacles online and in real life. So, if you\u2019re going to play games, it\u2019s best to play it safe.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what to look out for:<\/p>\n

Dodgy Downloads<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gamers who play on their computer or mobile device need to watch out for dangerous links or malicious apps disguised as popular or \u201cfree\u201d games. Hackers often use innocent-looking downloads to deliver viruses and spyware, or even sign you up for paid services, without your consent. In one prominent case, more than 2.6 million Android users downloaded fake Minecraft apps<\/a>\u00a0that allowed hackers to take control of their devices.<\/p>\n

Researchers have even discovered a ransomware threat that targets gamers. TeslaCrypt<\/a> was designed to encrypt game-play data until a ransom is paid. Originally distributed through a malicious website, it has since been circulating via spam.<\/p>\n

And while it\u2019s true that game consoles like PlayStation and Xbox aren\u2019t as vulnerable to viruses, since they are closed systems, that doesn\u2019t mean that their users don\u2019t face other risks.<\/p>\n

Social Scams<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Players on any platform could wind up with malware, sent directly from other players via chat messages. Some scammers use social engineering tricks, like inviting other players to download \u201chelpful\u201d tools that turn out to be malware instead. When you consider that 62% of kids<\/a>\u00a0play games where they speak to others, the odds of a risky interaction with a stranger seems quite real.<\/p>\n

Players of the Origin and Steam services, for instance, were targeted by hackers posing as other players, inviting them to play on their teams. Over chat message, they suggested the players download an \u201caudio tool\u201d that turned out to be a keystroke logger, aimed at stealing their access credentials for the game.<\/p>\n

Other social scams include malicious YouTube videos or websites, offering game bonuses and currency, for free.<\/p>\n

Another widespread social threat is account takeover, or ATO for short. This is when a scammer hacks a real account in order to post spammy links, and scam messages that appear to come from a trusted contact. Some accounts, for games like League of Legends, have even been stolen and sold online for money<\/a>\u00a0because they boasted a high level, or rare skins.<\/p>\n

Phishing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Finally, be on the lookout for phishing websites, offering free games or bonuses, or phishy emails prompting you to login to your account, with a link leading to a copycat gaming site. Often, these are designed to steal your login credentials or distribute fake games that contain malware.<\/p>\n

Players of the wildly popular Fortnite, for example, have been particularly targeted. The latest phishing scam<\/a>\u00a0is aimed at stealing the third-party sign-in tokens that allow cybercriminals to access a user\u2019s account, and the payment details associated with it.<\/p>\n

So now that you know about a little more about gaming threats, here\u2019s how to win at playing it safe:<\/p>\n

    \n
  1. Do Your Research<\/strong>\u2014Before downloading any games from the Internet or app stores, make sure to read other users\u2019 reviews first to see that they are safe. This also goes for sites that sell game hacks, credits, patches, or virtual assets typically used to gain rank within a game. Avoid illegal file-sharing sites and \u201cfree\u201d downloads, since these are often peppered with malware. It\u2019s always best to go for a safer, paid option from a reputable source.<\/li>\n
  2. Play Undercover<\/strong>\u2014 Be very careful about sharing personal information, in both your profile information, and your chat messages. Private information, such as your full name, address, pet\u2019s name, school, or work details, could be used to guess your account password clues, or even impersonate you. Consider playing under an alias.<\/li>\n
  3. Be Suspicious\u2014<\/strong>Since scammers use the social aspect of games to fool people, you need to keep your guard up when you receive messages from strangers, or even read reviews.
    \nSome YouTube and social media reviews are placed there to trick users into thinking that the game or asset is legitimate. Dig deep, and avoid looking for free hacks. Ask gamers you know in real life for recommendations that worked for them.<\/li>\n
  4. Protect Yourself\u2014<\/strong>Avoid using older versions of games, and make sure that games you do play are updated with patches and fixes. And if you think a gaming account may already have been compromised, change your passwords immediately to something unique and complex.Safeguard your computers and devices from known and emerging threats by investing in comprehensive security software<\/a>, and keep yourself up-to-date on the latest scams<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Looking for more mobile security tips and trends? Be sure to follow @McAfee Home<\/a> on Twitter, and like us on Facebook<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

    [1]<\/a>According to <\/em>The 2017 Year In Review Report by SuperData<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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