How to Prevent Your PS4 from Being Hacked While Playing Online

With the rise of online gaming, it's become increasingly important to take precautions to ensure your gaming experience remains safe and secure. Unfortunately, it's still possible for someone to obtain your IP address even if they don't join your party. Most consoles make it easy to create private parties, so it's essential to keep this in mind when playing with strangers.

I've personally known individuals who have been hacked shortly after joining a public party with someone they didn't know. In fact, I had a frightening experience where someone joined a party I was in on another person's account and threatened to do the same thing to us. It only takes a few minutes for someone to obtain your IP address once they're in your party, and once they have it, they can start attacking your console.

Regardless of the gaming console you use, it's crucial to make sure your party chat is private and invite only the people you trust. Unfortunately, this type of hacking can happen to almost anyone, and it's often done to annoy other players, especially streamers with a large following.

When someone hacks into your console, they can cause significant damage, leading to lag, disconnection, and even rendering your gaming system unusable. This is usually achieved through a technique called Distributed Denial of Service (DDOS), where the hacker sends traffic to your machine via your IP address.

To prevent getting 'booted' from an online game, it's essential to take steps to secure your console and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. By following these simple tips, you can enjoy a safer and more enjoyable gaming experience on your PS4.

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