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ARTICLE · 04 FEBRUARY 2020

Online Gaming And Cybersecurity Tips For Providers

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The online gaming industry is a relatively new industry but it is one of the most dynamic due to the continuous technological innovation.

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The online gaming industry is a relatively new industry but it is one of the most dynamic due to the continuous technological innovation. The number of households with connected games is steadily increasing; however, with the increase in popularity of the online gaming industry, there has also been an increase in cyberattacks. This raises a number of concerns with regard to the need to protect the integrity of networks and information exchanged by online gamers, which are often unaware of the cyber risks. In this respect, online gaming operators (hereinafter, referred to as "Providers", also including, as the case may be, developers and distributors) need to adopt and implement appropriate IT security measures in compliance with European legislative standards and obligations on cybersecurity in order to prevent cyberattacks.

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