

Turn off auto-play for plug-in devices such as CD drives so you can scan them first.Run a spyware scan at least once a week.Run a virus check on ANY file you download from the internet / friend's / USB stick or similar etc.Install good security software including anti-virus, firewall and spy-ware checkers.Keep your computer updated with the latest security patches from your operating system provider (typically Microsoft or Apple).Some of the things you can do to protect yourself are: Thieves do not care that you spent five years getting a full set of top-tier gear on every character - they will sell it for the few pieces of gold they can get and transfer the money to gold farmers to make real-world money. WoW accounts sell for a considerable sum on the black market. Whilst the WoW game itself is relatively safe, there are several things you can do to protect your account, and information you have on your PC, from people who want to steal it. 3.7 Be wary of in-game whispers from Blizzard etc.3.5 Install Blizzard Updates via the Launcher.3.4 Use a separate email address for Blizzard.3.2 Use a strong password for your account.

2.3.1 Change the default password and security level.
