It’s no secret that account security has always been a concern: As long as we’ve had online accounts, there have been people who have wanted to get our login details. Even back in the heyday of AOL, warnings were posted as you logged in not to give out your password and that staff would never ask for it.

It seems easy enough to avoid: Don’t give your password to anyone (ever), don’t use any cheat programs (which could have a keylogger attached to them and are almost definitely against the EULA of whatever game you’re playing, anyway), and don’t save your passwords on any public machines. You’ll also want to keep your PC free of viruses, spyware, etc., though most people try to do that to begin with. Another good tip (thanks, Fae) is to use multiple E-mail addresses and passwords. Logic here is that, if you are hacked, having multiple login identities keeps the culprit from getting access to every one of your accounts. Also, keep your E-mail secure and take advantage of any security measures offered by your provider (especially true if you keep your logins stored there, perhaps in a folder called “Kenny Logins”).