Cybersecurity and Online Gaming

Cybersecurity and Online Gaming



The online gaming industry has exploded in recent years and is expected to generate close to $200 billion in revenue by 2022. Popular games are reporting revenues in the range of hundreds of millions of dollars per month.

This booming industry is seeing significant growth, largely due to the pandemic, with many turning to online gaming to escape some of  the realities that consumed many of us over the past year. Coupled with the fact that the next generation of gaming consoles are being released to meet the demographics of both younger and older consumers, the gaming world will continue to expand.

However, due to the reliance on connectivity, the gaming community is not immune to cybersecurity threats. Sensitive information, both personal and financial, are used, stored, and linked to online gaming accounts. If exploited, this information can be a valuable target for cybercriminals. To avoid being targeted and to continue enjoying the mystical worlds found within online gaming, users need to be aware of cybersecurity threats.

The most common security threats to online gamers include:


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