Whether you prefer Fortnite Battle Royale and World of Warcraft, or League of Legends and Candy Crush Saga, or eSports to recreational games, you can count on the fact that cybercriminals have a thing for gaming apps and communities.

Cybercriminals, like everyone else, love playing games and joining gaming networks. This has given rise to a whole host of gaming communities—and the potential for cyberattacks like identity theft and malware infection. Here are some tips to keep yourself safe from these threats.

1. Keep Your Personal Information Private

This may seem obvious, but many gamers share too much personal information when signing up for gaming accounts.

Disclosing personal details, such as your real name and phone number, email address, location, and username that includes Personally Identifiable Information (PII), leaves you open to attacks.

The more information you share online, the easier it is for cybercriminals to commit crimes against you, including identity theft, stalking, and data theft.

To hide your IP address when engaging in gaming communities, consider using a VPN.

2. Never Share Your Passwords

Gamers often share passwords to help each other advance levels or troubleshoot issues. Sharing passwords and account logins with a cybercriminal can lead to identity theft and account takeovers.

A threat actor can use your login credentials to access your account, steal your bank card details, or steal other personal…