You already know that your game accounts can attract cybercriminals as surely as e.g. banking credentials of your parents. Of course, Internet is not a safe place but basically it\u2019s dangerous for those who don\u2019t care about security. The best weapon against cybercriminals is your brain.<\/p>\n
Be smart and vigilant. For example, if you think that memorizing long reliable passwords is a boring thing, make it funny. Really, it\u2019s very easy to find a way to learn by heart complicated passwords with pleasure. Of course, you can also use a password manager.<\/p>\n
As you are here you must be a responsible person who cares about Internet security. Thus, be sure to check these simple rules, which we\u2019ve collected to help you slew a cybercriminal:<\/p>\n
1. Don\u2019t tell anyone your passwords for social networks (e.g., Facebook) or online games \u2013 not even your best friend. If someone finds out your password they can steal your game items or make it look like you are sending bad things to your friends on social networks. Your friends wouldn\u2019t be happy about that!<\/p>\n
2. Never send your password in an email or IM (e.g, Whatsapp, Skype, Viber, etc.), even if you think somebody working for a social network or online game is asking for it. Don\u2019t forget \u2013 someone who really works for a web service will never ask for your password.<\/p>\n
3. Try to use a long, complicated password. That means at least 8 symbols including upper and lower-case letters, numbers, punctuation marks. Your pet\u2019s name, your brother\u2019s birthday or a simple list like \u201812345\u2019 won\u2019t do. They are too simple to guess, and they can be easily cracked using special programs.<\/p>\n
\nDon't forget to check your password! #PassChecker<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/vXnwmfqSWh<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/P9Pm0SGc4n<\/a><\/p>\n
\u2014 Kaspersky (@kaspersky) October 22, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n