So, a while back a few guildies were hacked… They also have a buttload of gold, so about 50,000g was taken. One of their computers was compromised, and they all logged on through that computer at one time or another.
Security conscious folk have Blizzard Authenticators. For those of you who don’t know what it is, it’s a device that generates a code based on a serial number and a time-sync. The code changes every 30 seconds or so, and you have to have the hardware device in your hand to see the code get generated. Of course, this is one extra thing you have to carry around.
Enter the Battle.net mobile authenticator from Blizzard. Now, the same time-sync code can be generated from an app on your iPhone.
Head over to The Battle.net site to get one, or jump on the App Store in iTunes and download it. It’s free. It works pretty well when battle.net isn’t having issues.
Test comment.
Badger Badger Badger Badger… Mushroom Mushroom!
Yup we had our 3 accounts compromised and immediately ordered our authenticators. Its no fun when you log in and your toon is naked..well unless your husband’s toon is naked too *GRIN*
Seriously, the authenicators came within a few days and are attached to each of our desks. I only regret we didn’t have them sooner.
Yeah, I didn’t get one because I’m lazy. And Cheap, and don’t want to carry something around. Now, I have it on the phone, and it was free! YAY ME!