Kaspersky Gives Powerful Tips To Stay Safe When Playing Games

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JAKARTA - According to a Newzoo 2023 report, the mobile gaming community consists of more than three billion gamers, or nearly 40 percent of the world's population. This growth is also an attractive target for cybercriminals.

"They (virtual criminals) exploit game accounts by stealing assets in games, virtual currencies, and selling game accounts that have been compromised, often with value in the real world," said Vasily Kolesnikov, cybersecurity expert at Kaspersky.

Therefore, Kolesnikov underlines the important need to raise awareness of cybersecurity in the gamer community. To stay safe while playing games, Kaspersky recommends the following steps: