NosTale - Security
General information
Because Gameforge takes the safety of your game accounts very seriously, we have set up this page.
This security page serves as a preventive measure and as an information source for all types of account theft and fraud schemes.
Additionally we have compiled a list of how you can protect yourself from attacks and theft and what you can do if you fall victim to fraud or theft. We urge you to read through the following information.
PC safety
To keep your account safe from any risks, it is important that your computer is protected. Below you will find a list of steps to take to maximise your computer's safety.
- Make sure that your operating system (Windows) is up to date.
To do this, go to the following website using Internet Explorer:
http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com
- Update your browser to the newest version.
Please note that NosTale also uses Internet Explorer so you should keep it up to date even if you normally use a different browser.
Here's a list of the most commonly used browsers:
- Make sure that the plug-ins for your browser as well as your other internet applications are up to date.
The most popular plug-ins are Adobe Reader, Java and the Flash Player
The most popular messengers: Windows Live Messenger,
ICQ, Yahoo Messenger, Skype
- Use antivirus software
Here's a list of the most popular antivirus programmes:
- http://www.avira.com/en/avira-free-antivirus
- http://free.avg.com/de-en/homepage
- http://free.avg.com/de-en/homepage
- http://www.bitdefender.co.uk
- http://www.f-secure.com/en_UK/
- http://www.gdatasoftware.co.uk/
- http://www.kaspersky.co.uk/
- http://www.mcafee.com/uk/
- http://onecare.live.com/standard/en-gb/default.htm
- http://www.norman.com
- http://www.pandasecurity.com/uk/
- http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com
- http://www.symantec.com
- Get informed about the current types of account theft.
