Littleburst was back in the game the next day already, and got everything back. And i switch teams alot, at least 5 times in an evening. I actually have the authenticator laying next to my keyboard, unused.Originally Posted by Kang
Littleburst was back in the game the next day already, and got everything back. And i switch teams alot, at least 5 times in an evening. I actually have the authenticator laying next to my keyboard, unused.
This is only true because Ebony happened to be online and catch it (Cheers Ebony!). The GM also worked extremely fast. If Ebony hadn't caught it, how long do you think it would have taken Littleburst to get the accounts back? Littleburst was very lucky in this situation. It's great you guys have a guild that watches out for each other and can spot suspicious behavior.
If you are using ISBoxer here's a tip: you don't need to log entirely out to switch teams. I believe there's a thread on it in the add-ons area. If you aren't using ISBoxer..well..have fun.And i switch teams alot, at least 5 times in an evening. I actually have the authenticator laying next to my keyboard, unused.
Styrr - Legion of Boom - GM
VERY true
Today I got everything back, 2 accounts were still empty out of the 5. 1 ticket to a GM and it got fixed.
I need to get a new IS subscription first
The main reason for me though, is that I highly doubt it would have mattered.
Only a small percentage of the gamers have an authenticator.
A small percentage of the gamers with an authenticator still get hacked.
I know very little about how it all works, but I have massive doubts that your as safe as it's claimed with an authenticator. It's what feels right in the end and that's an endless discussionFact is that authenticators probably block some hacks, safe blizz time, which shortens the waiting time to get your stuff recovered.
Yeah authenticators are a pain in the ass.. I have 3 of them for my 3 battle nets.. but wouldn't be without them now.
I have an authenticator across 5 accounts.A small percentage of the gamers with an authenticator still get hacked.
I know very little about how it all works, but I have massive doubts that your as safe as it's claimed with an authenticator. It's what feels right in the end and that's an endless discussion
My accounts were recently compromised due to an old old friend, sold his account.
His email account, and his game email had the same password. My friend and I used to share account information in case of raid needs if one of us was out. So the new account holder, had my account info. (bad move on my part to not change the email or password combo in 4 yrs.)
Authenticators explained:
Time syncronized disconnected authenticating tokens use specific algorithms to rotate at a set pattern of intigers over a specific time period. The wow authenticator has a specific serial code on the back which, when activated with your account, adds the disconnect algorithm to your accounts login. The login server syncronizes one rotation with your key. There are alledgedly different algorithms for each key.
Possible security holes:
The problem is, if a hacker knows the min and max limits to the intigers, and there arent ones missing from the middle, a key generator can be made, and used, but also only if the hacker also has access to your email account and password. (such as in my case)
Its also possible for a hacker to be running a key logger at the exact same time as you attempt a log in... already having your email and password. They have less than 60 seconds to log into your account online, deactivate the authenticator requirement.. then its down hill from there.
I would guess, if a hacker has access to your computer via a keylogger, or remote, and wants to invest the time to run a key gen search to find the algorithm thats syncronized with your account... as in my case... it appears doable. Then again, the threat level of this happening is much less than NOT having one.
authenticators been hacked for banks before and others.
A comany i work for use a system like this and the other day the hole algorithms data bank was taken am sure if they can do this for a banks thats sorting card data and other data then blizzards will be taken even when the hackers get the algorithms they need to get the password as well so a stongpassword and a email that you do not use on other sites. its just a wow email addess am useing one agean but last few weeks it took 2 weeks to try and take the dam thing off when my phoned died and blizzard call centers are call wiating
useing a stong password you be fine was before before as long as your not clicking and silly links and got players watching out all is good how ever little was hacked the gm did not change his password but he stoped the hacker logging in after howsteed open the ticket.
Stong good password "sp61DJ*#ws25^&EB"
Agree with ebony.
Two things.
One, I currently use a single, password protected, MSWord document on my USB Flash drive, to keep a list of all my passwords. USB in, highlight the password, "Copy", CTRL+V into wow. Keyloggers are thwarted.
Two, I continue to urge blizzard to provide an internet based email system for its users. If Blizzard.net is as secure as they claim, and stand behind. Whats the reason to not offer a single email slot to each user who chooses it?
How often does gmail get hacked? Yahoo mail? Freemail? AOL? If you work for a large corporation (like me), how often does THAT account get compromised?
Maybe the suggestion is too easy to see.
Might be a silly question, a fast google didn't result in an awnser:
Do you also need your authenticator to log into battle.net?
Interesting things btw Apps
Once you add the authenticator to your account... yes. you need the authenticator to log into battle.net. But once you are in, you can deactivate the usage.Might be a silly question, a fast google didn't result in an awnser:
Do you also need your authenticator to log into battle.net?
Interesting things btw Apps
Ok, that makes sense.
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