Got my Authenticator in the mail today!

[ImaHealer]

Just a bit of information about the Blizzard Authenticator

I linked it to all of my accounts,
IE 1. Blizzard Authenticator 5 accounts

Turn on Keycloan
Type passwords
Hit enter
Authenticator Window Pops up
Push button on Authenticator
with Mute off Type it in on all 5 accounts at the same time.
And BAM your in�

No need to type in 5 different codes
Soooo as long as you link the Same Authenticator
To all of your accounts it seems that 1 code 6 number random
Code does it all Sweeeet.

Just though anyone wondering might like to know :-)

[Thulos]

Simply awesome. Going to get one of these asap.

EDIT: Bleh, they are all sold out atm.

[JoeWunsch]

Hey random question :

Does it have a keychain link so I can put it on my keys?

Easy way for me to not lose it ;)

Otherwise that thing is gonna get superglued to the side of my case.

[ImaHealer]

Yes, it has a place to put it on your KeyChain
but it has No chain with it

[Vyndree]

Suvega and I got ours a couple days ago and we <3 them. :)

It turns out to be about $1 per account ;) The feeling of security is priceless

[OzPhoenix]

Very annoying that these are not available in Australia at the moment. The encryption used is well within US export standards, and it's not like we're North Korea or something.

[Ifalna]

Got mine at the WWI and have been giving it lovey dovey glances since.

[ImaHealer]

The feeling of security is priceless

I agree completely, now I might even do the all same password thing for my accounts...
I have always been a password freak, but this hmm lol
:D

[ImaHealer]

Very annoying that these are not available in Australia at the moment. The encryption used is well within US export standards, and it's not like we're North Korea or something.

From what Blizzard said:


We're also aware that non-U.S.-based players on our North American realms were unable to purchase the Blizzard Authenticator from the online store when it was available. This was due to shipping-related issues with our store for this device that could not be resolved by the time it first went on sale. Rather than delay the launch, we felt it was important to make the Authenticator available to as many people as possible as quickly as we could. We're continuing to work on a solution for these players and will provide an update as further progress is made.
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=7475467221&sid=1

It appears to just have been there online Store issue, as opposed to anything else so
Hopefully by the time they get the next batch, they should *fingers crossed* have it
Fixed!

[opt]

ive had my authenticator for a many years now
its my brain. dont goto dodgy websites and have common sence and you wont have a problem.

[darkmoon]

And one screw-up and you have to beat whoever or whatever it is in fixing the problem, Atleast this way you know for a 100% fact nothing will happen.
Don't be so sure it will NEVER ever happen to you.

I'd get one also if I could ^^ money well spent by the looks of it.

[Diamndzngunz]

All sold out and I want one. :(

[Turenn]

All sold out and I want one. :(
It was sold out in the EU store since day one : \

[Ziv]

Anyone know what the delay time is for when you have to enter a new code? To put into context, the OP had his 5 accounts use the same code with no problem. I assume he did this to all accounts pretty close time wise. I wonder how long one would have to wait before the other accounts would have needed a new code?

[ImaHealer]

Anyone know what the delay time is for when you have to enter a new code? To put into context, the OP had his 5 accounts use the same code with no problem. I assume he did this to all accounts pretty close time wise. I wonder how long one would have to wait before the other accounts would have needed a new code?

I use Keyclone, so when I type in the code number, With the Override, AKA mute turned off, it enters the code into each box simultaneously then I just hit enter and
bang I�m online and ready to play.

I have noticed a time of about 10 to 20 seconds before the code changes, this may or may not be right but id "Assume" that you have the same code
for a very short period of time probably not to exceed say what, 20 seconds or so? but have not really cared or had reason to test it more than
just now reading your post :-)

and even if your using hardware for Multi-Boxing, you type in the same code all at once
so you should be fine

[Vyndree]

Anyone know what the delay time is for when you have to enter a new code? To put into context, the OP had his 5 accounts use the same code with no problem. I assume he did this to all accounts pretty close time wise. I wonder how long one would have to wait before the other accounts would have needed a new code?

I believe it's something like 30 seconds.

All you really have to do is log into each account and sit on the "enter code" screen. Turn on your repeater, enter the code once, and you're done. :)

[Ziv]

Thanks you've answered what I was wondering. So as long as I log in within the time it automatically changes (30 seconds), then I'm golden.

[kura]

I'm jealous.. they're always sold out so I still don't have one :(

[entoptic]

ive had my authenticator for a many years now
its my brain. dont goto dodgy websites and have common sence and you wont have a problem.

Hi.

If you didn't know... its 2008 now. There are new and improved Viruses and Trojans that inhabit normal, everyday websites. Some are even in flash videos now. You ever visit youtube?

People are getting better and better at stealing information. If you want your computer to be "safe", unplug it from the fucking internet... permanently. If you really think otherwise... you're only lying to yourself.

And companies are making huge profits off of scare tactics.

Just be smart out on the web and you are chill.

This is just another way WoW is covering their ass from lawsuits. I wonder what will happen to all the people that don't buy one of these nifty gadgets. :thumbsup:

[Vyndree]

I wonder what will happen to all the people that don't buy one of these nifty gadgets.

The same that has always been.

You'll have to wait for account administration to verify that your account was compromised, then a week or two for a item restoration specialist to try and get you all your stuff back. If the hackers did a character transfer, you'll also have to wait to get that reversed, and if they issued a chargeback on the credit card used to transfer the character then you'll have to wait some more time for billing to catch up to the fact that your account was compromised as well. Some things (like enchants) might not even make it through the restoration. Restorations are never guaranteed.

Keep in mind -- with or without the authenticator -- you own NONE of the virtual goods. If you get hacked blizzard doesn't even HAVE to help you get your items back -- YOU were the one who compromised the account. YOU are in charge of the account security. So the fact that they do anything AT ALL is amazing. You can't sue them for your account because, according to the ToU/Eula, you didn't own anything anyway. You just leased the account from Blizzard. It "has no monetary value". There can't be a lawsuit, because Blizzard isn't in charge of your account security -- you are. There can't be a lawsuit, because your account has no real-world monetary value (at least according to Blizz).

The question is: is $6.50 worth the trouble? To me it is. To others it might not be. It's personal choice whether you want the added security or if you think it's a hindrance.

To me, my authenticator is priceless. If my account were ever seriously compromised I would consider quitting the game. That is why I've purchased one.

[Old Dirty Bathtub]

I'm interested in the phenomenon by which the position "I don't think this is necessary for me" is expressed as "This is a useless piece of crap and anyone who uses it is a moron. Furthermore, the very existence of this item is evidence of a vast conspiracy by which untold forces to defraud the ignorant masses of their hard-earned money; a scheme by which I am infinitely too shrewd to be taken in."

Seriously, if you think the authenticator is stupid, can't you just keep thinking that without posting to tell everyone else how stupid they are for using one?

[Groovy]

Scare tactic this is not. It's a pretty impenetrable layer of security. Think of it this way, what ever happens to your pc/mac, your account will always be safe. And these days, pretty much anything can be compromised, even a Mac.

[Bigfish]

Sweet. That answered my question.

[warwizard]

I ordered 3 of the lil buggers, 1 for the wifes, 1 for my 4 and an extra.

I have em glued to the desks

[zanthor]

People are getting better and better at stealing information. If you want your computer to be "safe", unplug it from the fucking internet... permanently. If you really think otherwise... you're only lying to yourself. Reminds me of how NT4.0 Server got it's top of the line security rating... no network card and no floppy drive.

[elsegundo]

just bought it this weekend. waiting for it to arrive in the mail. thanks for noting that i only need to type it in once with keyclone. =]

[Drakkun]

ive had my authenticator for a many years now
its my brain. dont goto dodgy websites and have common sence and you wont have a problem.

Hi.

If you didn't know... its 2008 now. There are new and improved Viruses and Trojans that inhabit normal, everyday websites. Some are even in flash videos now. You ever visit youtube?

People are getting better and better at stealing information. If you want your computer to be "safe", unplug it from the fucking internet... permanently. If you really think otherwise... you're only lying to yourself.

And companies are making huge profits off of scare tactics.

Just be smart out on the web and you are chill.

This is just another way WoW is covering their ass from lawsuits. I wonder what will happen to all the people that don't buy one of these nifty gadgets. :thumbsup:Hate to be the bearer of bad news but even websites like wowhead, mmo-champion, and wow insider to name a few have had ad's infected with trojans before. These are all respectable websites that got bit by a bad advertiser.

I agree to treat the internet as the worst, crime-ridden neighborhood you know. Do you leave your door unlocked? I would guess not. My guess is you bought added security measures (aka a lock/key) to keep your property safe from intruders. That is all this device is. Its a lock on the door that only you have the key to (which by the way, the key and lock change every few seconds making it difficult to duplicate).

[Jaws5]

Very annoying that these are not available in Australia at the moment. The encryption used is well within US export standards, and it's not like we're North Korea or something.

But as history shows us. The land down under was used as a prison. The island is now run by the inmates

sorry could not resist :)

[roddo]

I wonder what will happen to all the people that don't buy one of these nifty gadgets.





The same that has always been.

You'll have to wait for account administration to verify that your account was compromised, then a week or two for a item restoration specialist to try and get you all your stuff back. If the hackers did a character transfer, you'll also have to wait to get that reversed, and if they issued a chargeback on the credit card used to transfer the character then you'll have to wait some more time for billing to catch up to the fact that your account was compromised as well. Some things (like enchants) might not even make it through the restoration. Restorations are never guaranteed.

Keep in mind -- with or without the authenticator -- you own NONE of the virtual goods. If you get hacked blizzard doesn't even HAVE to help you get your items back -- YOU were the one who compromised the account. YOU are in charge of the account security. So the fact that they do anything AT ALL is amazing. You can't sue them for your account because, according to the ToU/Eula, you didn't own anything anyway. You just leased the account from Blizzard. It "has no monetary value". There can't be a lawsuit, because Blizzard isn't in charge of your account security -- you are. There can't be a lawsuit, because your account has no real-world monetary value (at least according to Blizz).

The question is: is $6.50 worth the trouble? To me it is. To others it might not be. It's personal choice whether you want the added security or if you think it's a hindrance.

To me, my authenticator is priceless. If my account were ever seriously compromised I would consider quitting the game. That is why I've purchased one.



I was hacked about a montha go, and had everything possible done to my account, characters moved, stripped and deleted. I didn't get everything back, my deleted alt wasn't restored, anywhere from 2-5k gold of items wasn't returned, all my bg badges, faction rewards, and some of my backup gear was all deleted and not returned on my 3 70's on the account. To add insult my account was later banned due to chargeback, took me 2 days to get it restored. $6.50? thats cheap, i want one.

[Schwarz]

got mine today woot. Now do i put it on my keychain or leave it at home?

[Zub]

got mine today woot. Now do i put it on my keychain or leave it at home?
i'll bluetak it on the computer i think

[Fuzzyboy]

I wonder what will happen to all the people that don't buy one of these nifty gadgets.

The same that has always been.

You'll have to wait for account administration to verify that your account was compromised (even if the complete restore only takes a week, you'll still be paying the monthly fee), then a week or two for a item restoration specialist to try and get you all your stuff back. If the hackers did a character transfer, you'll also have to wait to get that reversed, and if they issued a chargeback on the credit card used to transfer the character then you'll have to wait some more time for billing to catch up to the fact that your account was compromised as well. Some things (like enchants) might not even make it through the restoration. Restorations are never guaranteed.

Keep in mind -- with or without the authenticator -- you own NONE of the virtual goods. If you get hacked blizzard doesn't even HAVE to help you get your items back -- YOU were the one who compromised the account. YOU are in charge of the account security. So the fact that they do anything AT ALL is amazing. You can't sue them for your account because, according to the ToU/Eula, you didn't own anything anyway. You just leased the account from Blizzard. It "has no monetary value". There can't be a lawsuit, because Blizzard isn't in charge of your account security -- you are. There can't be a lawsuit, because your account has no real-world monetary value (at least according to Blizz).

The question is: is $6.50 worth the trouble? To me it is. To others it might not be. It's personal choice whether you want the added security or if you think it's a hindrance.

To me, my authenticator is priceless. If my account were ever seriously compromised I would consider quitting the game. That is why I've purchased one.Completely agree that it's worth the price (about $20 for me including shipping), given the time it would take to restore the accounts should they be compromised. I strongly disagree that it's amazing that they try and restore the account - it's not something they do because it gives them a warm fuzzy feeling inside, it's something they do because they'll make more money that way than if they didn't. If everytime some compromised their account, Blizzard responded: "Haha, screw you, buy new accounts, start over and stop surfing porn", they would probably lose customers and not just those customers affected by the compromised accounts.

In addition to that, I'm pretty sure the added security isn't something they do to insulate against lawsuits, but rather something they do to 1) make a penny on the authenticators and 2) save the money in terms of work hours for restoring lost accounts. The security is mind-numbingly easy to implement and with so many possible customers, authenticators will cost about 1 dollar each to make. It's simply good business practice, not an act of charity :-)