The gaming community is constantly expanding. Various individuals with different levels of security awareness are attracted to the world of gaming. Our mission is to help everyone be on the same, high level of vigilance over their own online security, and ensure that our gaming experiences remain enjoyable, safe, and secure.
Gaming experiences in online games are all about interaction with other people, who love the same game as we do. It does not matter if you are competing on the virtual football field, or playing the objective together on the Battlefield. You have to strike a balance between interaction and compromising your privacy. We, as gamers, must be aware of what information that we share in text or voice chats, because in some cases, this information can be used against us.
A safe gaming community means that everyone must feel safe in it. Online security extends to maintaining a respectful and inclusive environment where players can interact without fear of harassment or bullying. At Answers HQ, we - the Community Managers - keep our home free from toxicity. We encourage anyone who spots toxic behavior on the forums to report it to one of us. If you encounter such behavior while gaming and wish to report it, use relevant tools.
Having a strong password (we’ll talk about passwords and securing account(s) next week), is a great start, but we want all of you to know that online security does not only mean having complicated passwords. It is a strong foundation, but it is also about protecting your personal identity.
The landscape of potential risks is constantly changing, with phishing (we’ll cover phishing in the upcoming week), hacking, scams, and exploitation of vulnerabilities. This month we will help you in identifying such threats, and give you tips on how to avoid them while gaming.
We hope that the information we will share in the upcoming weeks will help you better understand the principles of online safety. Through a combination of vigilance, education, and cooperation, we can create a safer gaming environment for everyone!
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