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01/19/2022 12:42 pm
Video game platforms have become an object of desire for hackers. Every year, cybercriminals steal thousands of accounts from platforms as popular as Steam, Epic Games Store and Origin to later sell them on the black market. There is a high demand for player accounts, especially those accounts that have a lot of games, add-ons, and expensive items. All of these video game-related products are sold, both individually and in bulk, at deep discounts. Additionally, accounts that do not have in-game items are also sold as they contain important personal information for spamming or farming.
Most cyber criminals employ brute force attacks. This method involves trying multiple combinations of passwords and usernames in the hope that one of them will work. The goal is to gain access to the user’s account. Weak passwords open the door to hackers. Thus, a strong password is the first line of defense against a brute force attack, as this method is generally limited to combinations of the most common passwords. For this reason, users should set strong and complex passwords that are completely random and unique, and store them securely with a password manager. Password managers are perfect for any user who has multiple accounts on gaming platforms.How to set a strong password for an account
How to set a strong password for an account
At the end of 2021, the password manager Nordpass published its annual list with the Top 200 most common passwords. “123456”, “123456789” and “12345” were the three most used passwords last year in 50 countries, mainly by the most forgetful people. Cybercriminals take less than a second to crack these types of passwords using brute force attacks. There is no doubt that creating secure and strong passwords is still something many people struggle with. Passwords remain the primary authentication mechanism for video game platforms. However, most users still opt for weak passwords and often do not manage them securely, leaving their accounts vulnerable to threats from cybercriminals.
A password is not automatically secure because it meets the requirements of video game platforms, be it Steam, Origin or Epic Games Store. It is not difficult to establish a secure and strong password. The important thing is that you have at least ten characters, preferably 15 or even more, and alternate lowercase and uppercase letters, numbers, and special characters. The real challenge is to remember it. After all, you have to create a unique password for each account, because password-stealing cybercriminals often check to see which other accounts they can crack. In addition, it is also important to change passwords from time to time. Beyond the password, users can enable two-factor authentication to add an additional layer of account security. This method combines a password with a one-time code.