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Simple Tips for Protecting An Poker Account

Article Category: Computers and Technology

Author Name: Justin Hutton

The recent security issues discovered at the CEREUS Network have brought the issue of account protection to the forefront of discussion in the poker community. While the absolute amount of online poker accounts hacked does represent only a minute fraction of the total in existence, the calamity and loss that accompanies the breach of an account and the relative ease of the steps that could stop such an invasion strongly suggests that all online poker players should invest at least a minimum amount of time and energy defending their accounts.

As a writer who has spent several hours researching the issue for both personal and professional reasons, here are the four simple ideas I'd suggest to secure your online poker accounts.

Use A Separate Email for Poker Accounts
Let's get started. An email address is generally the softest link in the security chain. Many, if not most, people check their email multiple times a day and are often apt to perform this task on any computer available. This lax approach toward securing an email account isn't the end of the world, but the quickest way for a hacker to get control of your online poker account (short of capturing your password directly) is for them to get control of your email.

From there it's a quick trip to getting account control - all they have to do is request a password reset at any poker room where you use that email, and they're set. Now you're locked out of your online poker accounts, and whoever's in there can be draining the account dry within minutes. Your chance of regaining access to the account in time is slim. Avoid the situation altogether by segregating your private email and the email address you use for online poker. With this approach you can act as you like, and your poker room accounts will be secure.

No Downloads Without Research
This tip is a bit no-duh-is , but there are so many applications and scripts floating around in the world of online poker that it bears repeating. Not too long ago , a leading rakeback site offered their members a downloadable application that would allow them to estimate their rakeback payments. Little did anyone know that the company the rakeback site had contracted with to produce the software had inserted malicious code into the product that ended up compromising the accounts of several players.

Here's the real truth: there's a lot of money held by foolish hands in the world of online poker, and that fact inevitably attracts a shady element planning to relieve said idiot of their cash. Unfortunately, reasonable people often get caught in the crossfire, attracted by the promise of an odds calculator or a poker bot or something along those lines .

Check with major poker communities like Bluff - they all have active forums and their members will be happy to tell you their experiences with the product you're considering downloading. You can also acquire free scanning tools from major providers such as McAfee . Whatever road you chose, just remember the core rule: don't download anything poker-related without researching first .

Improve Your Internet Network
The infamous issues at Absolute were the result of unencrypted data available to anyone who was sniffing to an unsecure network. Unsecure networks are often at the heart of a security failing, so it's important for you to at least do a cursory review of your network and determine how safe you are.

As you'd suspect public networks are the most vulnerable , and if you find yourself constantly playing on public networks (airports, bars ) you should probably invest in wireless broadband from ATT or a similar company. While air cards aren't as secure as a landline, they're much, much better than a public connection.

Your home connection is not as weak , but it's probably no Fort Knox. Make sure you have security enabled on your connection, hide your network from others and choose a difficult password. Basic stuff? Yes, but thieves tend to prey on the lazy and unmotivated, so that's all it takes.

Use Additional Security Features of Online Poker Rooms, and Demand More Features
Most major poker rooms now provide deeper security - a log in and password combined with a PIN , for example . Some sites offer a hardware token that you need to plug into your machine to log in (in addition to your password). Contact support at the room you play at and start a conversation about what options are available.

Since you're already speaking with support, speak your mind. . Challenge your room to not only achieve, but exceed current standards for security in the online poker industry.

Online poker is only a game, but protecting your online poker account is a real concern. Hopefully these simple steps will start you down a path of safe, secure play and away from the calamity that would accompany the loss of your account.

Keywords: poker, poker strategy, texas hold'em, texas hold em, poker security, online security

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