Those who enjoy the popular Roblox game have likely been tempted at some point to look for a way to get free Robux. This virtual currency (Robux) can unlock a wide variety of experiences within the platform. Younger players, in particular, may want more Robux due to a combination of FOMO (fear of missing out) and the desire to improve their online status. ESET, a leading company in proactive threat detection, warns of the importance of differentiating between “free” and “earned” when it comes to obtaining Robux, in order to distinguish between legitimate offers and avoid scams.

There are official Roblox programs, as well as programs from trusted partners like Microsoft, that allow you to complete tasks and/or answer questions to earn a Roblox gift card. Additionally, Roblox offers 25 % more Robux when users legitimately purchase the virtual currency through the website, computers, or gift cards. There are also ways to monetizar contenido dentro de Roblox. For example, through subscriptions, charging access fees, selling items or skills that other Roblox users can buy, offering private servers, or marketing models and add-ons for other creators in the Creator Store. It’s even possible to sell avatar items in the Marketplace and earn a share of the profits.

However, these are opportunities to earn Robux, and they can be more difficult to access than they seem. In other words, you really don’t get anything for free.

“Roblox makes it very clear: ‘There is no such thing as free Robux, free subscription offers, cheats, or codes.’ What does exist, unfortunately, are numerous scammers trying to trick you into giving away your personal information and account login details by promising free Robux,” says Mario Micucci, Cybersecurity Researcher at ESET Latin America.

ESET maintains that there are as many variations of these scams as there are legitimate ways to earn Robux. Here are some of the most common:

• “Free” Robux generators that ask for your Roblox username and, in some cases, request that you complete surveys or install software. As you might expect, the criminals only want your username to try to hijack your account. The surveys are often designed to collect personal information without the user’s knowledge, and the software may include malicious code. Roblox is a popular platform among cybercriminals for distributing malware.
• Phishing pages that you reach after clicking a link in an email, unsolicited message, or malicious ad. These pages mimic the official Roblox website to steal your credentials.
• Fake giveaways on social media platforms like YouTube, TikTok, or Discord. The administrator claims to be giving away thousands of free Robux, but the provided link is malicious.
• Limited-time offers, which can arrive via phishing emails or social media posts and ads. The goal is to create a sense of urgency to trick you into making a bad decision, such as clicking a link or sharing personal information in exchange for supposed “free Robux” that don’t actually exist.
• Fake gift cards are another opportunity for scammers to get what they want. They may offer to exchange personal information, login credentials, or even money for a gift card code that doesn’t actually exist.

Legitimate promotions will never ask for your password or two-step verification code

“Any site that asks for login credentials or a supposed ‘human verification’ outside of the official Roblox website is a scam, unless you can independently verify that it is an official Roblox page or an authorized partner,” warns the ESET researcher.

ESET advises that legitimate promotions will never ask for your password or two-factor authentication (2FA) code. They also won’t use limited-time offers or attention-grabbing promises. They won’t warn you that you could lose Robux if you don’t act quickly. And they will never ask you to download a supposed “Robux generator.”

“Be wary of any special offers related to Robux. Never share your login credentials or personal information with other users. Also, avoid clicking on suspicious links or entering your passwords on non-Roblox websites,” advises Micucci.

If you are a parent or guardian and you are worried that your child might fall for these types of scams, it is important to take a moment to talk about these concerns. The main goal is to teach good digital security habits, such as not sharing passwords or clicking on suspicious links. It’s also important to help them understand that “free Robux” doesn’t exist and that this virtual currency has a real cost.

ESET maintains that it’s important for children to feel comfortable approaching adults with any problem, regardless of what happened. This can only be achieved by calmly explaining why they can’t freely access their credit card and why they can only use the platform responsibly.

If you believe a child or teenager has already been the victim of a scam, ESET recommends changing the account login credentials (and any other shared credentials), enabling two-factor authentication (2FA), and verifying that the recovery email address hasn’t been changed. Review linked payment methods for suspicious activity and consider contacting the bank or freezing the card. If there are concerns about malware, it’s important to scan the device with a reliable security solution. Above all, do not blame the child, but listen to them, reassure them, and help them follow these steps.

To learn more about ESET and this topic, you can check:  https://www.welivesecurity.com/es/seguridad-menores/robux-gratis-estafas-roblox/.

Other useful preventative information regarding cybersecurity and protection can be found at: https://www.eset.com/ve/, and on their social media channels @eset_ve. Also on Instagram (@esetla) and Facebook (ESET).

With information and reference image provided by ESET and Comstat Rowland

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The Axie Infinity team in partnership with Nas Academy launched The Creator Academy with the aim of educating and improving the skills, regardless of experience, of the Web 3.0 content creator community, particularly for the Axie Infinity game, and will be awarding 200 scholarships to motivate players to participate.

The origin of the creation of the program could be related to the discontent of many users due to the modifications that the game has been presenting, in addition to the delay in the execution of a “new version where you can earn rewards” which has caused a decrease in creators of content about Axie Infinity.

The content of the Axie Infinity Creator Academy was outlined almost entirely by Nas Academy, as a “complementary proposition to the Axie Creator program, which is mostly operated by Qu3st.” Nas Academy was created with the purpose of providing content creators with all the technological tools necessary for the development of their work.

The Creator Academy plans to carry out tutorials for 3 months and within the aspects to improve, the following stand out:

• Creative script writing.
• Generation of ideas for content of interest.
• Production of audiovisual material with smartphones.
• Successful social media management.
• Content strategies and their monetization.

Axie Infinity scholarships

To participate in the 200 scholarships that the academy is offering, players must complete a series of steps:

1. Visit the following link, and click the “Sign Up Now” button.
2. Fill out the form with the applicant’s personal information, email, Ronin Wallet and portfolio link. At the end of the registration, an email confirming the pre-registration should arrive.
3. Pre-registration will be valid until July 20, 2022, when the form will be closed.

M. Rodríguez

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The world’s leading TV manufacturer Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd has revealed the content of its upcoming Media Forum 2022 sessions, highlighting the technology, resources and innovation behind the new line of Neo QLED 8K products. It is focused on driving “continuous connectivity across multiple devices, with TVs and displays as the central hub for the connected lifestyle.

The Media Forum sessions, which will be held until May 16, will serve as a unique platform to offer detailed information and an exclusive hands-on experience with new products.

Executive Vice President of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics, Simon Sung, said, “The Media Forum provides an invaluable, first-hand look at new products, providing a deep dive into the technology and innovations that make this lineup stand out. year is unique”.

New technologies for 2022

The participants of the Media Forum will have the opportunity to learn more about the company’s products and areas, highlighting:

• Neo QLED 8K 2022 with expanded neural networks, 14-bit contrast mapping and AI-inspired intelligent upscaling, which produces better color quality on screens and more accurate picture quality.
• Better gaming experiences with the new screens and televisions, users will live better gaming experiences. The new Gaming Hub is a game streaming discovery platform that unites hardware and software to deliver a seamless gaming experience. It features HDMI 2.1 compatible ports, Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro 4K 144Hz gaming, Super Ultrawide GameView and Game Bar.
• Lifestyle Wallet packed with technology and smart features to enhance user experiences. features and applications, such as EyeComfort mode and Smart Calibration, were created to offer comfortable and accurate viewing experiences suitable for users’ lifestyles and daily needs.
• Sound devices and functions, updated to the latest versions of hardware and software, which provides “a perfect synchronization between the TV and the soundbar while offering an immersive sound experience with Dolby Atmos technology. In addition, users will have different options for premium sound experiences, regardless of space and location.
• Sustainability at its core. With this new 2022 line, Samsung aims to “systematically reduce its overall greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate product recycling” while minimizing the impact during the production phase for a brighter future. green. “The 2022 product line features updated packaging that uses 90% less ink and eliminates all metal staples.”

M. Rodríguez

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The Spanish technology firm Bit2Me together with the OVR platform are projecting their first completely virtual initiative, providing a giant step in the metaverse using their B2M token in a game in the style of Pokemon Go, where participants can obtain prizes in cryptocurrencies.

The game, which will remain active until March 24 and where only users with European nationality and who reside in the European Union can participate, will have a final reward of 500 dollars, which will be delivered in B2M tokens.

According to information on the Bit2Me blog, “the partnership with OVR allowed the company to create an augmented reality event where participants can use the metaverse platform to get B2M rewards.”

With a mobile connected to the internet, users will search for “the chests in their closest environment thanks to Augmented Reality technology”. However, more experienced participants also have the option of using their augmented reality glasses for a more immersive scavenger hunt experience.

Cryptocurrency rewards

Players will have at their disposal about 150,000 B2M, which is equivalent to approximately $5,700 in value as of March 04, 2022, divided into assets symbolized with the B2M logo in 3D and with a value of 5 B2M each.

The mechanism to obtain a reward is simple. Players will have to find and collect all the B2M in digital asset format that they can; the more they collect, the greater the possibility of winning the final prize.

OVR will provide Bit2me with the information of the players, emails and amount of tokens collected, and if they have a registered and verified account on the Bit2met platform, they will automatically obtain their cryptocurrencies once the treasure hunt is over.

With this strategy Bit2Me could consolidate itself as one of the Spanish companies in the cryptocurrency business. Recognized by the Bank of Spain as a provider of cryptocurrencies, which managed to intermediate and manage digital currencies “with a transaction volume of more than 1,100 million euros in 2021“.

If this digital initiative becomes a success, other companies could venture into making augmented reality games that facilitate obtaining cryptocurrencies as prizes.

M. Rodríguez

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The developers of Axie Infinity, the video game based on blockchain technology, reported some changes made to the platform, which is intended to optimize the game mechanics, becoming the last update for the 21st season buffer period.

The activity of Axie Infinity, the game based on NFT, is based on a system of prizes and the sale of animals called axies, which have a real value and can be exchanged, as if they were collectible cards, in order to compete with other users.

Players buy axies and put them to fight against other players and thus obtain the network’s cryptocurrency, called SLP, Smooth Love Potion, as prizes. This crypto can be exchanged for other digital currencies or for physical currencies such as dollars and euros.

New Axie Infinity updates

The developers of the video game noted that they made updates to the balance of the axies, improving the speed of some of the creatures. One of the most important modifications was made to the “Dawn” type creatures, characterized by being the slowest among all the axies, improving them so that they can be selected.

The game also tweaked morale and removed the four morale, which was useless in small amounts, and assigned speed. Hence, “now these axies will be similar to the mechanical types so they will be faster and cause more damage”

Among the other modifications made, the visual effects stand out for greater synchronization with the actions of the axies. They also fixed the bug that showed the wrong class icon for the axie and added the expressions for each of the creatures.

Players will be able to update the new version of the video game by following the steps below. The PC version must access the application download link and press download to install the new version. Then run the application and enter the account.

To update the version for Android and iOS, it is necessary to close the Axie Infinity application, then proceed to uninstall the game. Later it is necessary to download the application again, install it and play with the new version.

Axie Infinity players in Venezuela

The Axie Infinity player and co-founder of the Venezuela to the Moon academy, Diego Ortiz, declared in an interview for El Diario that the number of users of this video game in Venezuela is unknown. “We cannot accurately quantify the percentage of Venezuelan Axie players who reside in the country. For this we would need to have access to data that only the game developers handle.

Some portals specialized in the matter have made some estimates on the number of players of this video game globally, determining that by the end of October the application registered 1.08 million daily users, of which 6.71 % are estimated to be Venezuelan players. If these estimates are true, approximately 168,000 Venezuelan players would be playing Axie Infinity on a daily basis.

M. Rodríguez

Source: 800noticias.com

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