It's no secret video games can pose a threat to our online safety. Many people share their personal information online without even noticing it. Here we have compiled some of our best tips and tricks to how you can stay safe online.
Keep your real name private.
One of the best ways to keep your personal life separate from your gaming life is to keep your real name private. Perhaps, create a fake name to go by when gaming.
Block, mute and report.
Don't be afraid to block, mute of report those who are bullying, harassing or causing you harm online.
Use strong unique passwords.
Never use the same password across various platforms. Make sure when you create your password you use uppercase letters, lowercase letters, special characters, numbers and most importantly, don't put personal information in your password such as your name.
Only download from reputable sources.
Make sure when downloading new games or content, you are downloading from the correct source.
Use voice chat wisely.
Make sure when you chat on your favorite gaming platform you are keeping personal information private, and maintaining appropriate communication.