Online Gaming – It’s All Fun and Games – As Long As You Protect Yourself!

From sports to role-playing to multiplayer combat games, online gaming has come a long way since the days of Pong, Pac Man and Frogger. While these platforms can offer a fun escape from the daily grind, be mindful that they are also fruitful ground for fraudsters and scammers. Keep these tips in mind if you (and/or your children) are online gamers:

• Calls to Action: Be wary of any messages that ask you to take action, such as downloading a file. These efforts can be in-game phishing attacks that can infect your PC and steal your information.
• Password Protection: Use unique passphrases for gaming accounts and enable two-factor authentication, if available. This will help thwart attackers from taking over your account.
• Keep Up to Date: Enable automatic updates, where available. This will limit the occurrence of system vulnerabilities.

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This tip courtesy of the ACBA Legal Technology and e-Discovery Committee, and the June 1 “OUCH!” newsletter.