If you play sweepstakes online for money, you’ll know just how important it is that you choose an app which is highly secure. The reason is clear: online gaming apps can ask for a whole host of personal information such as your bank details, and in an age where fraud is seemingly ubiquitous, it pays to be prepared and to avoid potentially risky situations.
But which gaming apps are the most secure? No matter what sort of online games you play, it’s vital that you don’t leave yourself exposed to fraud and other potential risks. This article will provide some examples of top gaming apps which are known for their sophisticated security procedures, so that you can play online in confidence and not have your enjoyment dented by a data breach or similar.
Call of Duty
Call of Duty is more generally known as a fixed-location or console-based game, which is why it might come as a surprise to some to learn that it also has a mobile app. The app is quite popular as it allows fans of the game to play it on the go. But one of the main advantages of using this app is that it is highly secure. The first way in which the developers have created a secure environment for players is by cracking down on the use of third-party software which can give them an unfair advantage.
According to its website, “any user who utilizes unauthorized third-party software to gain an unfair advantage, manipulate stats, and/or manipulate game data is subject to enforcement.” The list of methods which could potentially be classified as third party software is long and complex, and includes everything from so-called “texture hacks” to ways in which the leaderboards get manipulated. In short, a secure – and, crucially, fair – playing experience is on offer with the mobile version of CoD.
Trivia 360
If you’re a big fan of quizzing, meanwhile, you’ll no doubt be familiar with apps such as Trivia 360 which allow you to play quiz games from your mobile phone. However, there are often some privacy concerns associated with quizzing apps like these, so it makes sense to choose a reputable one such as Trivia 360. According to the app’s privacy policy, it won’t track your location in the way that some apps do. “This Application does not collect precise information about the location of your mobile device,” it said. And it’s also possible to have some or most of your data wiped, too, and you can in touch with the developers to request this.
Trivia 360 also stands in stark contrast to some of the other popular quiz apps out there, many of which have been hit by problems in recent years. One such app, called QuizUp, was accused several years ago of having a range of security problems. It was said that the app sent a whole range of personal data points about its users in plain text format over an SSL network, which in turn allowed others – who were unauthorized – to sometimes see it.
Helix Jump
Anyone who plays arcade games, meanwhile, is likely to have come across Helix Jump at one stage or another. This fun game certainly leaves users coming back for more, and it has high ratings across the game stores – with a 4.6 out of 5 rating on the Apple App Store alone. But what about its security methods? The main security risk is perhaps whether or not it is safe for children, given that its relatively simple interface could well make it attractive to people who are underage.
The short answer is yes! With fears about inappropriate advertising often abounding when it comes to kids’ use of apps, it’s understandable that parents and guardians could be questioning what their kids will see when they download an app like this. But the app has been rated as suitable for children aged 12 and over, so unless you have a young child, it should be secure to use. And if you opt out of adverts, it’s highly unlikely that any objectionable content at all will appear.
When playing games online, then, it’s important to be 100% certain that the app you are using is safe and secure. In doing so, you’ll be able to give yourself the best possible chance of a fraud-free experience. Whatever sort of game you’re playing, doing some research into the security of the app you choose to use is vital.