{"id":12115,"date":"2024-12-19T14:00:54","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=12115"},"modified":"2025-05-22T12:23:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T12:23:38","slug":"what-does-unsecured-network-mean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does Unsecured Network Mean and How to Stay Safe While Gaming Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online gaming, however thrilling, isn&#8217;t without its share of risks if you know where to look. Especially when done via an unsecured network, playing online can pose threats to not only your data but your gadgets as well. It could be WiFi and even mobile networks; any unsecured connection can be viewed as a tripwire, waiting to go off with the right commands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going forward, we&#8217;ll be highlighting the crux of an unsecure network and how to establish secure connections to stay safe while gaming.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#What_Does_an_Unsecured_Network_Mean\" title=\"What Does an Unsecured Network Mean?\">What Does an Unsecured Network Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Risks_of_Gaming_on_Unsecured_Networks\" title=\"Risks of Gaming on Unsecured Networks\">Risks of Gaming on Unsecured Networks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Staying_safe_while_Gaming_Online\" title=\"Staying safe while Gaming Online\">Staying safe while Gaming Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Deploy_Virtual_Private_Networks_VPNs\" title=\"Deploy Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)\">Deploy Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Practice_Anonymous_Gaming\" title=\"Practice Anonymous Gaming\">Practice Anonymous Gaming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Enable_Two_Factor_Authentication\" title=\"Enable Two Factor Authentication\">Enable Two Factor Authentication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/posts\/what-does-unsecured-network-mean\/#Keep_Your_Software_Updated\" title=\"Keep Your Software Updated\">Keep Your Software Updated<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_an_Unsecured_Network_Mean\"><\/span><strong>What Does an Unsecured Network Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple terms, an unsecured network is any setup that lacks adequate security protocols and measures to prevent cyber-attacks and glitches. These protocols include standard measures like firewalls, encryption, passwords, privacy policies, etc. Away from the jargons, these terminologies are simply implemented to make networks secure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So what is an unsecure wifi network? Basically, any WiFi connection setup that lacks the basic safety measures to protect its users. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks_of_Gaming_on_Unsecured_Networks\"><\/span><b>Risks of Gaming on Unsecured Networks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/biography\/Edward-Snowden\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Edward Snowden,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> American Intelligence Personnel: &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arguing that you don\u2019t care about the right to privacy because you have nothing to hide is no different than saying you don\u2019t care about free speech because you have nothing to say<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before we dive into staying safe during online gaming sessions, it is only proper to create an understanding of the risks unsecure networks pose. Here are some of the most profound risks you&#8217;ll be up against with an unsecure connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Identify Theft<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Online identity theft is a leading danger of online gaming, especially with unsecure networks. Here, cybercriminals collate and abuse personal information belonging to thousands of gamers. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Viruses and malware<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Due to its lack of security, unsecure networks become a breeding ground for computer malware. As such, your gadget is ten times more likely to download or pick up malware while gaming on the network with zero security. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Packet sniffing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Data packets running through unsecure WiFi connections can be easily intercepted. This means every piece of data you exchange while interacting with your gaming platform can be captured and unpacked to extract sensitive info.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are still many more risks a typically unsecured network exposes gamers to. However, the examples listed above are by far the most prevalent and likely.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Staying_safe_while_Gaming_Online\"><\/span>Staying safe while Gaming Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More often than not, you can not be entirely sure how safe a network is or if it is at all. As such taking some precautions and deploying certain network tools are your best bet. Without further ado, let&#8217;s get right into it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Fun Fact:<\/strong> Gaming accounts often contain valuable digital assets like rare items, in-game currency, and payment details, making them a lucrative target for hackers on unsecured networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deploy_Virtual_Private_Networks_VPNs\"><\/span><b>Deploy Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.m.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Brian_Krebs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brian Krebs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, American Cyber security Journalist &#8211; &#8220;<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN is a vital tool for anyone who values privacy and security online. While no solution is perfect, a VPN effectively reduces your exposure to many common threats<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN is a technology that creates a secure encrypted tunnel over a public network. This infrastructure ensures that data transmission remains private and protected, unreadable to unauthorized parties. Also, a 256-bit AES encryption VPN such as<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iProVPN<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enables remote yet secure access to network resources while gaming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, connecting your gadgets to a sophisticated VPN, the likes of iProVPN before starting your gaming session on any network guarantees a layer of protection. So if you don&#8217;t have one, be sure to install and run a VPN on your gadgets before the fun. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_Anonymous_Gaming\"><\/span><b>Practice Anonymous Gaming<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is generally safer to establish anonymous gaming profiles when playing online. In essence, your identity info, pictures, etc do not necessarily have to be tied to your gaming profiles. Many online gaming platforms and consoles today allow anonymous gaming.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/casinocanada.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to CasinoCanada.com research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, most online and mobile game software allows for anonymity. Take the initiative and ensure as little as possible sensitive data of yours is on your playing profiles. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enable_Two_Factor_Authentication\"><\/span><b>Enable Two Factor Authentication<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To further guard against unauthorized access, deploy the two-factor authentication option on your gaming platform. This measure is a form of mitigation that protects your gaming accounts from infiltration even if your login info is somehow acquired. So before hopping on the next public WiFi, ensure your accounts are enabled for two-end verification. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Your_Software_Updated\"><\/span><b>Keep Your Software Updated<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most cyber-attacks are perpetrated via vulnerabilities in a system or gadget. Using an unsecured network is one vulnerability, and using an out-of-date software is another. Since software updates are improvements to previous weaknesses, installing them regularly will contribute to staying<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> safe on the internet<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether you are gaming or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Fun Fact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Without encryption, information like passwords and messages are sent in plain text networks. This makes packet sniffing for cyber criminals more difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Online gaming, however thrilling, isn&#8217;t without its share of risks if you know where to look. Especially when done via an unsecured network, playing online can pose threats to not only your data but your gadgets as well. 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