Just because it’s porn games doesn’t mean it’s an inherently unsafe surfing experience. To be clear, the Internet remains full of pitfalls. But at the same time, it’s porn games, and there are risks.
But like anywhere on the Internet, if you surf with caution, you’re much less likely to encounter any trouble. Safe surfing habits help keep your private information and device diagnostics free from intruders and harmful installs.
Here’s 3 easy ways to help reduce risks while playing porn games.
Use a VPN
I’m always amazed at how much of a surprise this first tip is. Many people simply have little idea what a VPN is or how it can protect you online.
For most people, a VPN is something their employer has them cut on for remote work access.
But there’s a lot more to it than that.
a VPN is a Virtual Private Network. This means it creates a network layer on top of your current network. If you’re using wireless to read this article, you’re on a network. Maybe that’s your home network, like Comcast, or Verizon. Maybe you’re surfing on your work’s network, or you’re hooked up to a cafe’s wireless.
In all of these cases, if you aren’t using a VPN, you’re data is at risk.
Nefarious characters sit in cafes and look for new connections to open wireless networks. Company tech admins pry into your surfing habits. If you live in an area, say an apartment, with dense wireless exposure, the same things are possible.
Hackers may intercept forms you fill out and leach your data. Or, they may simply spy on your surfing behavior. If you’re playing adult games, you probably desire privacy.
A VPN connects your device with an anonymous connection and helps protect from the risks above. If you want to dive into all the intricate details, check out what is a VPN. That’s a great explanation. But if you are short on time, know, it protects your connection and helps keep the bad guys out.
When you surf without a VPN, you take major risks, particularly in public spaces. It’s unwise and any tech expert out there will tell you exactly the same. And yes, even if you are at home, you should use a VPN.
Download With Caution
Sometimes, we need to download apps or software. Downloading is the crux of the Internet.
20 years ago, we downloaded with caution, fearing that our device might get jacked up. Today, modern devices are better protected and we tend to overlook downloading safety. People using Macs feel they don’t need to worry at all.
I’m here to tell you, none of that is true.
You should always download with caution, particularly on porn game sites you may not be familiar with. But anytime you are asked to download software, you should be cautious. Listen to your anti-virus software, and listen to your gut.
Download a compromised file and your computer may get hijacked.
What can you do?
Make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.
Only surf trusted sites.
On a Mac, it will tell you where the download is really originating (make sure it’s a trusted source).
Don’t Install In-Game Apps
This porn game surfing safety tip is similar to the downloading portion above. All the same, it can be tricky.
Nefarious sites will pop up install button while you are watching a movie or playing a game. Often, these installs are advertisement injections that take over your computer’s browser. They’ll begin showing you aggressive ads. At first, you may think the ads are normal, but over time, you realize they are taking over your device. This is called spyware and it’s a big way crappy sites make money on your data. Once the spyware is loaded, it leeches onto your browsing history and displays ads. Often, the ads pop up and slow your computer’s loading time.
Oh, and uninstalling spyware from a device is no walk in the park. It can take hours, or days. Some people have to completely reinstall their OS and end up losing a ton of data and presettings, as well as time.
This is preventable. Some popups may appear as simple quizzes, or ask you to confirm your connection. There are all types of tricks to get you to click on installing spyware. A common one is to “update you’re Adobe Acrobat.” The pop up may appear as if it originates from Adobe. It can be difficult to tell that its spyware, which is why you need to make sure your anti-virus is up to date and that you read download origins on your Mac.
If you do mess up and install spyware, don’t panic, you’ll be fine. But it will take some time.
All in all, surf porn game sites you trust. The safest ones don’t make you download anything, you can simply stream the games in-browser. Some big premium game sites will ask that you download their platform, that’s normal. So long as the site has a great reputation and your anti-virus is up to date, you should be fine.