If you've spent time in the world of online gambling, you know that it attracts millions of people every day - many of which only use the Internet for gaming. Unfortunately, the large platforms like Steam and Battle.net do not attract law abiding citizens with healthy gaming habits. They also serve as magnets for cybercriminals.
At the end of 2015 tail, for example, steam has reported that nearly 77,000 accounts of its users are hacked every month, especially regarding Steam Trading. It is a worrying figure, but if you know how criminals make money players, you can take steps to protect yourself.
Cheats or free download
Players are always on the lookout for cheaters and article downloads that can give them an advantage in their favorite games. Cybercriminals prey on the desire by displaying "Free cheats" or downloads on social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube. They offer a video you must watch or an article you need to read to get the goodie.
This seems innocuous enough but the scammer may include malicious software to download or provide an attractive offer for a script or piece of software with a cheat code. When you click the link to download the content, it infects your computer with malware that can steal personal information or provide access to your computer.
Recently, in fact, CSOs warned players about scams that involve hacks for the popular game Warcraft Hearthstone. Some infamous scripts will simply corrupt the game, but others contain malware that could compromise your Bitcoin wallet or try a form of identity theft.
money laundering
In the old days, money laundering usually occurred offline by joint ventures. Today, however, often online, through digital currencies that make them difficult to follow because funds are exchanged between users. While this may not affect individual users who do not engage in criminal activity, it could have unintended consequences.
For example, if you buy virtual currencies like Bitcoin, you could involve inadvertently you in criminal activity. As the law enforcement agencies attempt to monitor and track money laundering systems, they expose the weaknesses of these systems and may inadvertently target the innocent users.
Fraudulent Trades
Players take their items online games seriously, so when the opportunity to make a quick buck appeared, they often seize the advantage of it. For example, a steam loaded user can send you a message offering to purchase items from you at a premium, suggesting that you make the trade steam. You receive money via PayPal or other money transfer platform and you send the buyer of its articles.
However, the scam artist reverses the transaction by claiming that he or she is a victim of fraud. Since you do not know on the report of fraud, you can not refute the allegations in time to stop the reversal. The scammer gets his money and you do not have your items longer.
impersonations
dedicated cybercriminals can spend months gathering information on potential victims. They often target people who do not seem very savvy Internet because it is easier to take advantage of them. They will observe the online behavior of the victim, to get to know his friends and playing strategies.
impersonations are common with this type of plan. The scam artist will create an account and pretend to be a friend of the victim. The scam artist says he or she created a new account or by using the account of a friend. Then the scammer asks to "borrow" objects in the game of the victim or asks about personal information.
He works more often than most people would like to admit. Unfortunately, this scam is difficult to trace because the victims do not want to admit they have been duped.
mobile Scams
Mobile gamers are not immune to potential criminal activity. In a scam, for example, the victim downloads a free game for their smartphone. While playing the victim, the application makes secretly international and online premium calls, accumulating hundreds or even thousands of dollars in fees.
Another scam involves moving malware. The user receives an invitation to participate in some form of survey or questionnaire in exchange for free items for the game. When he or she downloads the articles, the malware attaches to the phone and can siphon off information, phone numbers for digital wallets, of the device.
Protect yourself against scams on Steam and other gaming platforms takes work, but you do not want to lose money - or worse, your identity. If you protect your personal information and avoid temptation, you will not fall prey to one of the scams listed above.
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