Gaming is a popular pastime for kids and adults alike. It is also a growing way for people to make money. Some gamers track their game progress to qualify for prize money, esports league salaries and sponsorships. They use unique user accounts to access their gaming activity, but these accounts contain personal information including age, sex and location that can be stolen by criminals.

The best protection for UFABET เข้าสู่ระบบ และเล่นเกมได้ทันที gaming accounts is to follow basic cybersecurity practices. These include using strong, unique passwords for each account, changing passwords every 30-90 days and not recycling passwords (using the same one across multiple accounts). A password manager can assist with generating, storing and remembering secure passwords. If a gaming platform offers two-factor authentication (2FA), enable it, as this adds an extra layer of security to an account by requiring an additional means of verification to log in, such as receiving a code on a mobile device or email address.

How to Secure Your Online Gaming Account

Beware of phishing emails that seek to steal login information or lure gamers into downloading malware, such as a botnet, so they can be used to gain control of their gaming accounts and to engage in other malicious activities. Be wary of clicking links or downloads that come from strangers and avoid sharing identifying personal information on gaming forums. If you must link your gaming account to a payment method, consider using a credit card rather than a debit card as the former provides stronger consumer protections and may give you more options for getting your money back in case of fraudulent charges.