If someone takes over your gaming account, they can see your details and might try to move money out. The good news is that a few simple habits make that much less likely. This post is for adults only, and it focuses on steps anyone can take in an afternoon.
Build a password you can defend
Long beats clever. A string of four unrelated words with a number inserted is harder to guess than an eight-character mix of symbols. Use a different one for each account, since a leak from one website is quickly tried against others. If remembering them all sounds impossible, a password manager on your phone will store them behind one strong master phrase.
Switch on two-step verification
With this feature, a password alone does not open the door; you also need a code. Authenticator apps generate fresh codes every half minute and work without signal, which makes them more dependable than text messages. Text codes are still better than nothing, but SIM swap fraud exists, so protect your mobile number with a PIN set through your network provider.
Habits for daily life
- Do not log in over open public wifi in malls or cafés when you can use mobile data. - Lock your phone and tablet with a PIN or fingerprint. - Sign out on any shared device. - Be suspicious of messages that say your account will close unless you click a link. - Never share a code with anyone, including people claiming to be support staff.
Watch your email
Password resets go to your email, so that account needs the same care. Turn on two-step verification there as well, and make the passwords different.
If something goes wrong
Change the password at once, log out of other sessions if possible, and contact the support team using the contact details in the help section of the site. If card details were involved, tell your bank.
A quick review habit
Once every few months, open the security settings at Arion Play or any other site you use and check that your recovery email, phone number and second step are still correct. It takes minutes and gives you far more protection than most people realise.