Gamers: Protect your identity!

One of the almost inevitable downsides of online gaming - and Internet usage in general - is that the more you expose yourself to the Internet, the greater the chance that your information will be compromised. It's not an absolute dead certainty that you'll be at risk, but if you're a fan of popular online multiplayer games, then it's highly likely that there are hackers working on stealing member information.

OK, so he's sat in front of a computer, but you can almost hear that
"tip-toe" music they use in cartoons.

So what you can you do? Well, you'd be doing yourself a massive favor by heading across to GameSpy's article Trust No One: How To Protect Your Personal Info From Leaky Game Companies. Alex Castle's clear, comprehensive guide will arm you with some useful information to ensure that you stand a much better chance of keeping your personal data secret.

Oh, one thing that the article doesn't mention: the recommended password manager, Keepass, is available for Windows, Mac and Linux.

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