Gamer Security Notice
ANNOUNCE 2/10/2014 5:23:52 PM
This week is Gamer Safety Week and Nexon has united with the Gamer Safety Alliance and Merchant Risk Council to make sure that the personal information of our players is as safe and secure as can be.
According to a 2013 study conducted by Kaspersky Lab, gamers have been the victims of 11.7 million worldwide hacking attacks. There are currently 4.6 million pieces of gaming-focused malware on the web, with an average of 34,000 attacks on gamers occurring daily.
Mabinogi is all about living your perfect fantasy and we want you to enjoy a fantasy experience without fear of fraud. To that end, we're dedicating February 10 - 14 to security awareness.
Our perfect fantasy life? A world with safe, happy and secure Mabinogi players. Help us make that world a reality by following the following simple steps.
Security Rules to Live By
Make a Secure Password
The best password is one that is long and mixed with letters, numbers and special characters. Choose a password that's complicated but easy to remember. Don't rely on common words, birthdays, addresses, or anything that would be easy to guess. "fantasylife" might not be a great Mabi password, for example.
Do Not Use the Top 25 Most Common Passwords
Below you'll find a list of the most overused online passwords. If you see yours, you should change it immediately. Malicious users will always test these passwords during their first line of attack, so strengthen your account's defenses with a stellar password.
- 123456
- password
- 12345678
- qwerty
- abc123
- 123456789
- 111111
- 1234567
- iloveyou
- adobe123
- 123123
- admin
- 1234567890
- letmein
- photoshop
- 1234
- monkey
- shadow
- sunshine
- 12345
- password1
- princess
- azerty
- trustno1
- 000000
Change Your Password Often
Nowadays, it's pretty hard to keep track of all our online accounts, so many people only utilize one password for everything they do online. Even if said password is strong, if a hacker cracks it, then they'll have access to all of your accounts. Make sure all your accounts have unique credentials, and if you do need to write them down, make sure it's somewhere safe (preferably not on your computer).
With popular retailers and internet companies coming under attack as well, it has never been more important to protect your personal information. If you shopped at a compromised retailer or used an at-risk online service, you should change your password immediately. To play it safe, we recommend you change your password every three months. And don't forget about your PIC- it is Nexon's second line of defense against unauthorized logins.
Download Security Updates For Your Computer
No matter how your play Mabinogi, make sure your PC has the latest security update installed. Most computers will automatically prompt you when a new update is available, but it's always a good idea to double-check.
Install Virus Protection Software
Make sure your computer has virus, spyware and malware protection software installed, such as Norton Antivirus, and update it regularly. Viruses are always evolving, so make sure your computer is prepared.
Turn On Browser Phishing Filters
Almost all web browsers come equipped with filters that help detect fraudulent emails. Phishers often send out emails using the domain names of legitimate websites, hoping to fool unsuspecting users of said sites. Phishing filters reveal the real domain names of such emails.
Never Share Your Account Info
The easiest way to have your personal info stolen is to share your account info with others. Even if you are friends with the person asking for your credentials, if anyone but you have access to your passwords and usernames, you are at risk. Always keep such information private, just as you would other important information such as your credit cards, social security number, etc.
Nexon Employees Will Never Ask For Your Personal Information
Nexon Community Managers and Customer Support Representatives will never ask for your personal information. If someone claiming to be a Nexon employee is asking for your info, then they are a malicious user and are impersonating a Nexon employee. You should block them immediately.
Remember Our Official Domain: nexon.net
If you receive any emails offering NX, items or anything else that sounds too good to be true, make sure its domain name is correct. If it didn't come from nexon.net, then it's almost definitely a scam. In addition, utilize the browser phishing filters mentioned above.
Follow these steps and stay safe out there, Mabinogi fans! Keep fantasizing, and above all, have fun.
- The Mabinogi Team