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Account safety
07/19/2013 5:23 pm

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Account Security

The security of your account is something that all players should take seriously.

What do I need to know?
  • Do not share you account with anyone. Spreading account information increases the risk of theft.
  • Never store e-mails or files on your computer that contain your password or account information.
  • Be wary of writing your account information down, as this may allow others to read and possibly exploit.
  • Be wary of shared computers, such as Cyber Cafes, as there are no assurances that this PC is not infected by a Trojan or other account information gathering program.
  • If you are ever contacted via e-mail or in-game by someone claiming to he is GM on Zeal Aion requesting your password, do not give it to them. (Admins and GMs will never ask you for your password).

What can I do?
  • Beware of sites posted in chat claiming to offer free items. These sites (phishing sites) will ask for account information, but are used to steal account information.
  • Never post your account name on the forums, except in the ban appeals section.
  • Don't make a character with the same name as your account.
  • Never make your forum name the same as your account name.
  • Never post your e-mail address on the forums.
  • Make sure that your password is difficult to guess. It is usually recommended that you use both letters and numbers; try to use a password without any significance to yourself and change it periodically. (Avoid using names of pets, telephone numbers, etc. since they can be easily guessed.)


Computer Security

What do I need to know?

With the popularity of the Windows-based operating system, this makes it an easier target for causing disruption for a larger audience, through exploits and programs that can cause serious damage or loss of your data. As new exploits are being discovered on a regular basis, it is important that you take it upon yourself to ensure that you are updated and protected.
While it can often seem like a mild inconvenience, a few minutes checking to see you are up to date can save you hours or re-installing or even the loss of important information later.
What can I do?

It is vital that you keep your Windows based operating system up-to-date. This includes the latest Service Pack, which currently stands at Service Pack 2 for Windows XP and Service Pack 1 is released for Vista, and all security updates released separately through Windows Update. Many potential exploits and holes have been fixed to protect your from many of the dangerous programs out there, such as Trojans and Spyware, etc.

It is simple to update: all you need to do is visit the Microsoft site and check if you are currently running the latest security updates. We recommend that you do this at regular intervals.

Thanks and happy safe gaming!
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