EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Badge Handbook
Welcome to the EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Badge Handbook. This handbook explains how to take part in the ranked version of the newsletter and earn Level 2 or Level 3 badges. How to enter To participate in the ranked experience during a Season, you’ll need to sign up using this form and choose one of four classes: Sentinel Cipher Scout Archivist (head over to Class Description to learn more about each class) Once you’ve chosen your class, you’ll need to stick with it for the entire Season. You can’t change classes once they’re claimed. After selecting your class, you’ll receive a direct message from me (EA_Kuba) on the forums containing your unique key. ⚠️ Do not share this key with anyone. It must be used when submitting the points-claiming form to ensure no one else can claim points on your behalf. Multiple participants can choose the same class, but you cannot select the same class more than once across all four Seasons. Monthly tasks Each month, every class will receive a special task connected to the newsletter. This guide will be updated monthly to reflect the new tasks for each class. Earning points Throughout the Season, you’ll collect points to earn higher-level badges. Points can be earned in the following ways: Completing the monthly quiz and submitting the quiz code shown at the end 1 point Leaving a comment: In the newsletter thread, 1 point In a different forum thread that references the newsletter (optional), 2 points Referencing the newsletter in a different forum thread is optional, not required. When you do mention it, please make sure the reference is meaningful and shared only in threads where it genuinely adds value to the discussion. This option is meant to encourage thoughtful knowledge sharing, not as a shortcut to earning points. The core of participation remains completing the monthly quiz, sharing your own experiences, and finishing the additional class-specific tasks. Completing an additional task related to your chosen class 1 point Badge levels 1 - 3 points → Level 1 badge for your chosen class 4 - 7 points → Level 2 badge for your chosen class 8+ points → Level 3 badge for your chosen class Points must be claimed each month using this form, where you’ll submit: Your quiz code A link to your comment (If applicable) a code related to the additional task There is no limit to how many times a points claim form can be submitted; it can be submitted every time you score a point, or once with a set of points required for the badge. Leaderboard & submissions The leaderboard is updated every 6 hours. Quiz code-based submissions are processed automatically Comment-based points are reviewed and approved by EA Staff Late submissions are accepted up to 7 days after the publication of a new newsletter edition. Badges for the Season will be granted at the beginning of the consecutive one. Season 1 badges from 30 Apr onwards Season 2 badges from 31 Jul onwards Season 3 badges from 31 Oct onwards Season 4 and Final badges 30 Jan ‘27 Final reward At the end of Season 4, if you’ve earned the highest badge for all four classes, you’ll receive the Security Champion Badge. You can check the current leaderboard here. Good luck and see you on the leaderboard! Edition number Season Starting on Ending on Security Focus link 1 Season 1 31 Jan 27 Feb Password hygiene https://forums.ea.com/discussions/ea-forums-general-discussion-en/ea-forums-online-security-newsletter---volume-1-2026/13148852 2 28 Feb 30 Mar Phishing https://forums.ea.com/discussions/ea-forums-general-discussion-en/ea-forums-online-security-newsletter---volume-2-2026/13225675 3 31 Mar 29 Apr 4 Season 2 30 Apr 30 May 5 31 May 29 Jun 6 31 Jun 30 Jul 7 Season 3 31 Jul 30 Aug 8 31 Aug 29 Sep 9 30 Sep 30 Oct 10 Season 4 31 Oct 29 Nov 11 30 Nov 30 Dec 12 31 Dec 30 Jan ‘27 Season Registration Form Monthly Points Claim Form Leaderboard Sentinel Emblem: The Helm Story When the first networks learned to remember, the Sentinels were already awake. They do not chase glory or secrets; they stand where failure would ripple outward. To be a Sentinel is to accept stillness as a duty to watch the gates long after others have logged off. Their creed is simple: nothing breaks on their watch without warning. Function Sentinels are defenders of accounts, systems, and digital identity. They focus on prevention, secure practices, threat mitigation, and resilience, teaching others how to stay protected before anything goes wrong. Emblem Meaning The helmet is not a weapon, but a promise. It symbolizes vigilance, preparedness, and the quiet strength of someone who stands between chaos and everyone else. It hides the face because the role matters more than the individual. Scout Emblem: The Hawk Story Scouts see what others dismiss as noise. From high above the systemscape, they trace weak signals, subtle delays, patterns that don’t quite fit. Many crises are stopped not by force, but by a single Scout asking the right question at the right time. Function Scouts specialize in early detection and diagnosis. They identify emerging threats, suspicious behavior, and hidden causes behind visible problems. Where others see errors, Scouts see intent. Emblem Meaning The hawk represents elevated perspective and precision. Its sharp gaze reflects the Scout’s mindset: fast, alert, and intolerant of blind spots. It is always in motion, always scanning. Archivist Emblem: The Fox Story The Archivists learned early that knowledge without structure decays into noise. They gather fragments of articles, incidents, lessons learned, and weave them into an understanding. In times of confusion, they are sought not only for answers, but also for context. Function Archivists interpret and organize knowledge. They summarize, document, explain, and preserve information through guides, FAQs, and structured resources that others can rely on long after the moment has passed. Emblem Meaning The fox symbolizes intelligent adaptability and careful organization. Clever but not reckless, it reflects the Archivist’s ability to navigate complexity and emerge with clarity intact. Cipher Emblem: The Owl Story Ciphers walk the boundary between sense and paradox. They delight in locked doors, twisted logic, and problems that refuse direct solutions. Where rules feel rigid, Ciphers bend perspective until a new path appears. Function Ciphers engage with puzzles, obfuscation, lateral problem-solving, and experimental thinking. They challenge assumptions, explore unconventional solutions, and thrive in intellectual uncertainty. Emblem Meaning The owl is the keeper of hidden wisdom, alert in the dark, silent until insight strikes. It reflects the Cipher’s relationship with mystery: not to dispel it immediately, but to learn from it. Shared Universe Together, these four classes form a balanced system: Sentinels protect Scouts detect Archivists preserve Ciphers challenge None outrank the others; each answers a different kind of threat. In a universe built on information, survival depends not on strength alone, but on awareness, memory, and imagination. Sentinel Cipher Scout Archivist Post 1 concrete tip to prevent account takeovers Weak vs a strong password example (quiz) Identify a risky account-signup habit common in the gaming community Summarize in a comment 3 key setup rules in bullet form or post a short “starter checklist.” List red flags of scam messages Analyze a fake message and explain why it fails Find a common scam format used in gaming Create a short “scam checklist” summary
What purpose does the EA forum serve?
What purpose does the forum or any "support" entity of EA even serve? In the information age, you cant get prompt responses on game-specific forums here, and of all the threads I have read in this area, the community managers basically say "there is nothing we can do." Why even run the things if you are either hamstrung into being unable to do anything, or are fundamentally unwilling to provide any help? (CM EA_Lanna: Edited to update thread title to focus question succinctly.)
We’re always building on land EA owns
Every few years EA demonstrates the same thing in a different way. You invest emotionally and financially into their games, build skills, communities, identities around them and then they withdraw support, shut servers, close studios. The player carries all the risk. EA carries none of it. And yet we keep accepting it. Why?
Formal Appeal: Account Compromised by Hacker & Technical Barrier to Support
Dear TOS Team, I am writing to you with a heavy heart to seek a final, fair review of my account . My account was unfortunately compromised by a hacker, and any violations that occurred were not my doing. Since then, I have been attempting to recover my account with a sincere and cooperative attitude. However, instead of help, I have encountered a "dead loop" within your system and dismissive treatment from the support staff. The Technical Barrier (System Bug): The webform strictly requires me to select a record from my "Ban History" to proceed. However, my history does not display the relevant case, making it impossible for me to submit a formal appeal. I have tried repeatedly, only to be blocked by this technical glitch. Failure of Front-line Support: When I sought help for this bug, the support agent provided cold, scripted responses (see attached screenshots). I was told "no one can help you" and "only you can submit," completely ignoring the fact that your own system is preventing me from doing so. This dismissive attitude has been deeply hurtful and feels like a denial of my right to a fair appeal. My Sincere Request: I have always valued this community and followed the rules. This account is important to me, and I am a victim of a security breach. I kindly request: A manual review of my account's login activity to verify the unauthorized access. An alternative channel to submit my evidence, bypassing the broken webform. A fair chance to restore my account standing. I trust the TOS team will see the injustice in this situation and help me remove this "thorn" that has been deeply troubling me. I am ready to provide any proof of identity and account ownership needed. Thank you for your time and for upholding the fairness of the platform. Sincerely, Dany
Will EA ever bring more games to GOG.com?
It has been some time since EA has brought games to GOG and many people are wondering if and when the next games will be released. I won't lie I haven't logged in to the EA App in over 2 years now and I would have no issue double dipping to buy the games on GOG to get a DRM-free copy. GOG have a Dreamlist showing the demand is their and growing: https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/mass-effect-trilogy The Mass Effect Trilogy has over 42,000 votes. https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/dead-space-2 Dead Space 2 is almost 14,000 votes https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/command-conquer-red-alert-2 C&C:RA2 alone is over 18,00 votes https://www.gog.com/dreamlist/game/american-mcgee-s-alice The original Alice game is over 78,151 and with the GOG Preservation Program they would be more than happy to do the work to get the game working on modern hardware. The demand is their, I have bought every EA game on GOG and with the Preservation Program in place at GOG you could essentially just hand them the files and they do the work to get the games updated and running meaning profit for minimal effort. Please bring more games to GOG.
Recently merged 2 EA accounts and I can't link my Steam account until next year.
Like the title said, I can't link my Steam to my now single EA account. I played the BF6 Beta and completed all challenges, so does that mean screw me until I can finally link my Steam to my EA account or what? Support didn't help me and said EA itself can't do anything about it until the cooling period or whatever is over. Update: My cooling period is over, but it is not letting me connect my Steam to my only EA account. I used my login info for my old account to see if it's still up and is still connected to my Steam account, but it logs me into my active account and I'm assuming that means that 2nd account has been merged. Why is it still refusing to let me reconnect my Steam account?EA Forums Online Security Newsletter - Volume 1/ 2026
Welcome to the first edition of EA Forums Online Security Newsletter in 2026! We’ve refreshed the visuals of our newsletter. What do you think? We’re excited to introduce a new way to interact with the newsletter. But first, let’s talk about what hasn’t changed. Over the next 12 months, you can expect the same high-value educational content, covering the most important security topics for us gamers. Each month, you’ll have a chance to test yourself with a quiz, and just like in previous years (yes, we’re officially kicking off year 3 of the newsletter series!), we’re looking forward to hearing your tips and experiences related to online security. What’s new? A new home for the newsletter The newsletter will now live in a different part of the forum: EA Community Discussion. This space better highlights the newsletter's community-driven nature and invites everyone to jump into the conversation. New badges! We’re introducing a more engaging and achievement-focused participation system. The 12 newsletter editions are now grouped into 4 Seasons. Throughout each season, you’ll work your way toward earning the coolest badge while tracking your progress on a leaderboard. Season 1 starts now! To learn more about how to participate, check out this article. Not into leaderboards? No problem! If ranked challenges aren’t your thing, that’s totally fine. You can continue engaging with the newsletter as usual and earn the Level 1 badge at the end of the season. Each season, the same badge will be awarded to all participants who choose the non-ranked path. Just complete at least one quiz during the season to receive your participation token. Whew, that was a lot of information! If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment in the newsletter thread or in the EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Badge Handbook. Now, without further ado, let’s get to the heart of our newsletter - Security Focus. We’re kicking off the year with a crucial topic: password hygiene. Stay safe! Use strong and unique passwords for every account This is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your online security. Creating a strong password is the first step, but if that password is ever leaked (for example, through a breach) and you reuse it across multiple accounts, all of those accounts could be at risk. What makes a password strong? A strong password should be: At least 16 characters long A mix of uppercase and lowercase letters Include numbers and special characters This combination makes your password significantly harder to crack using automated password-cracking tools. You can test your password strength using tools like passwordmonster.com but please never post your password publicly on forums to ask if it’s strong enough. An alternative: passphrases Passphrases can be a great alternative to traditional passwords as long as the words you choose are truly random. Avoid using personal information or anything that could be publicly available. Don’t combine words that are naturally related (such as colors, cities, or animals). The more random the words, the stronger the passphrase. For extra strength, mix uppercase and lowercase letters and add numbers or symbols. Your digital keychain Managing many strong passwords can feel overwhelming. To make this easier, consider using a password manager (password vault). These tools securely store your passwords and help you generate strong, unique ones for every account so you don’t have to remember them all yourself. How to keep your EA Account secure How secure is your password? What is this place? Community Spotlight is a special space in the newsletter dedicated to highlighting the contributions of our forum community. At the end of each edition, we’ll select one standout tip, comment, or other contribution related to community security and feature it right here. Your contributions help decide what gets spotlighted through comments, likes, or simply by being an active and helpful member of the forum community (yes, we have eyes everywhere 😉). EA Forums Online Security Newsletter Quiz - Volume 1/ 2026
