Welcome to the new edition of our newsletter!
We are excited to present the first edition of our newsletter on the new forum platform!🥳
Additionally, we have refreshed the appearance of our newsletter with new visuals 🌈, and re-branded our newsletter📛. In the future, we may expand the newsletter with new sections based on your feedback!
~How can this happen?
At the end of the newsletter, you will find a new section called the Feedback Hub. Here, you can share your observations, ask questions, or share your stories via the form. Two new sections would be:
- Q&A: This section is for those who have long-awaited answers to their pressing questions but may now feel hesitant to ask. It’s also for questions about topics covered in previous editions. Questions must be related to the topic of the newsletters, and the answers to them may be included in future editions.
- Community Spotlight: This section is for sharing inspiring experiences in the field of security.
Last month, thanks to the input from EA_Kalina, we focused on account security and explored the most important methods to prevent account takeovers. While this article provided information specific to your EA account, you can apply these guidelines to secure your other accounts as well. We hope you have followed all the instructions by now. If not, please do so as soon as possible.
This month, we will explore the important topic of communication, in-game and beyond.
As with every edition, each newsletter participant will receive a unique token of appreciation: a special badge on the forum.
Now, without further ado, let's dive into this month's topic.
... Oh, I nearly forgot if you want to host the next challenge, you'll find the right form at the end of this post!
Online Communication
Look after your privacy
Protect your privacy by reviewing and updating your privacy settings. Control what information is visible to other players or contacts you interact with. If too much personal information is visible on the internet, you might be vulnerable to spear phishing attacks. Spear phishing is a targeted attempt to steal your sensitive information by pretending to be a trustworthy entity.
Keep your cool
Try not to send messages under the influence of strong emotions. Playing online can be very challenging when it comes to keep your emotions cool. However, when you're emotionally charged this can lead to unintended consequences. You might say something you regret, and it could get you into more trouble. Remember, everything you say or post on the Internet can persist for a long time. This includes private information unintentionally shared during an argument or inappropriate remarks.
Message with caution
It is a good habit to be distrustful of unexpected messages or messages from people we do not know. In the context of online games and gaming communities, it is easy to make new contacts and interact. However, during these conversations, do not provide your private information and always verify the identity of the person you are talking to by checking their profile or asking for additional information.
Report Inappropriate Content
We use real-time moderation technology to ensure that all text entered in our games complies with the Positive Play Charter. Additionally, our automated system filters all images uploaded by users, which is further supported by manual reviews from our team. Recently, we introduced a pilot voice reporting system in Battlefield 2042, allowing you to report inappropriate content from other users during gameplay. Your submissions are crucial in improving these tools and creating a safe, welcoming environment for our community. If you encounter inappropriate content in the game, please report it.
- Positive Play Charter
- Report cheating, harassment, and illegal content
- Content Moderation and Enforcement
- What’s voice chat moderation in Battlefield 2042?
EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - July
Answers HQ Online Security Newsletter Feedback form (including Community Spotlight, and Q&A submissions)
Answers HQ Online Security Newsletter - Challenge Creation Interest form
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