Coming To Terms With Game Account Hacking

There is no denying that thought of game providers' database being compromised is one of the possibility that would come to mind. The same way as involved cheat providers could be suspects. And other possible causes will come to mind, like having entered bad sites and having acquired malware/virus that could very well serve as a pathway for hackers. The least that one suspects is his/her unsecured PC, like having relied to poor/out dated anti-virus/malware software or bad practices that could have compromised PC firewall.

This perceived threat can't be prevented by the end-users, meaning there is no such thing as being absolutely safe from game account hacking. To live with this problem as if it's an everyday thing, knowing that it is inevitable, here are some familiar useful information -


A. Online game is just a game - a leisure where you could unwind, relax, make friends, and have fun with. It's not something that determines who you are; not a source of livelihood; and, goal(s) you have with it is not a matter of life and death. It is an activity that shouldn't hinder your social life, economic activity, and personal/professional growth. Moreover, it shouldn't render you ineffective to perform your duties and obligations in life and to others.

B. Every time you decided to play the game, always be sure that you won't regret the time and resource you will be spending with it. Never play the game just to forget time, responsibility, or an obligation.

C. Make sure that the computer you are using has the recommended firewall setting, reliable virus/ malware prevention software, and doesn't have illegal game third party programs installed in it. If possible, quickly clean your PC before and after the game.

D. Always guard and protect your game account details before and after playing.

After all, the only thing we can hope for is to somehow reduce the risk of our game account being hacked and how being a victim will not put to much toll to ourselves.


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* Originally posted by Snowflakes7X at BloodCovenant Guild Thread, the guild with the most hacked victims, intended to somehow help its members come to terms with cyber attacks, particularly that of game account hacking, and how they could live with it. 

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