Notice for Windows Users: Recommended Precautionary Measures

[hotpiercedguy]

As a reminder to PlayOnline for Windows users, please be aware that numerous computer viruses and spyware may be present in various websites or downloaded programs. If your computer is infected with one of these, data on your computer may be compromised, lost, destroyed, or transmitted to unauthorized third parties.

In order to secure your system, we suggest that users take the following measures:

- Do not use any type of third party application.

- Do not access or download software from sites you are unfamiliar with.

- Be sure to install Windows Update to keep your system protected against threats.
* Please refer to Microsoft's site for more details

- Make sure your web browser is up to date.

These measures can help to ensure that your personal data and PlayOnline account remain safe and secure. We thank you for your cooperation and understanding in this matter.


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[ronin sparthos]

So basically:

-Use Firefox
-Use Firefox
-Use Firefox

-Use NoScript
-Use NoScript
-Use NoScript

-Use Adblock
-Use Adblock
-Use Adblock

-Download the latest antivirus programs
-Dont visit somepage ever
-Pray
-Use a console if you want security
-Dont use Realplayer ever
-Read on the latest online security threats daily.

[Tajin]

Not exactly thread worthy, which is probably why nobody (including me) posted it, its been up at least 4hrs.

[Epical]

Ronin translated for us quite nicely, although anyone who's anyone already knows this.

Move along before this thread turns into something NASTAY.