Eve Online: Kieron reminds players about taking security precautions

Recent events have prompted Kieron to issue a reminder about account security in regards to EVE Online and third-party sites:

Webmasters, if you value the security of your websites and content, ensure your users change their passwords on a semi-regular basis. Users, security isn't just the responsibility of webmasters or site admins, it is your responsibility too! Change your password on a regular basis, use unique user names and passwords for different sites and never give any account information to anyone that asks for it, unless you can confirm the security and validity of the requestor.

There have been a number of blogs and news items posted concerning account and information security, including topics such phishing, trojans, third party applications (ISK generating screen savers, LOL!), anti-virus software and more. That information is good, but the best tool at your disposal is your common sense. If it sounds too good to be true, doesn't sound good at all, or simply doesn't feel right, don't do it. If related to EVE, submit a petition. The Dev and GM teams are more than willing to assist and help protect you.

Let's also not forget the other highly used method of breaching security, and that is social engineering. Usually, I end up hacking an extra slice of pizza from the cute girl at the restaurant. Remember, it's always a good time to think about security, and it's always a good time for pizza.