Authenticator change?

[MiRai]

When I run my wow traffic through a proxy as expected I get prompted for my authenticator key, but not again until I change proxy servers, or disconnect from the proxy.

Some testing I did:

If I login from my home network first time I get prompted for a key.
Any other logins are straight logins no key required.
Switch to a proxy first time I get prompted for a key.
Any other logins are straight logins no key required.
Disconnect the proxy.
Sign in from home network... I get prompted for a key.

I think blizzard is caching last authenticated IP. Similar to the dialup authenticator. I could be way off, but above is what I did to make me conclude this.

This is exactly what Blizzard said 3 days ago. However, there is apparently more than just an IP address
otherwise this would be absolutely no different than the dial-in authenticator.

Blizzard tweeted this, this, and this, they're obviously not going to give away all the tricks on what they're
doing on their end.

[Apps]

I think they are looking at me through my web camera, and verifying my identity via retinal scan.

http://www.pcworld.com/article/22703...ia_webcam.html

... and I refuse to talk about it more, until shit changes around here.

[Silence]

If they could somehow identify my wow installation then I wouldn't be as worried...

A transparent proxy should be able to circumvent this security measure. Then again, when someone has that kind of control over your PC that they can install proxy/VPN software, they might be able to start wow on it as well anyway...

[Umbaalo]

I talked to my GM friend about the recent changes, and we both agree that we aren't going to buy an authenticator until shit changes around here. At which point in time I'll make a guide for how to effectively use the various authenticators and other security stuffs.

[ebony]

even on the same network if i change pc run from vmwave same ip then ill get asked for key. if not i do not get asked thats greart my ip does not change much.

[Multibocks]

I talked to my GM friend about the recent changes, and we both agree that we aren't going to buy an authenticator until shit changes around here. At which point in time I'll make a guide for how to effectively use the various authenticators and other security stuffs.


*double wink*

Why would you wink after saying that?! You need to share this information and the GM friend. I demand it.

[Apps]

I talked to my GM friend about the recent changes, and we both agree that we aren't going to buy an authenticator until shit changes around here. At which point in time I'll make a guide for how to effectively use the various authenticators and other security stuffs.

Why would you wink after saying that?! You need to share this information and the GM friend. I demand it.

ROFL!!! ^^

I shared this with my GM friend. I cant talk about it.

[daanji]

ROFL!!! ^^

I shared this with my GM friend. I cant talk about it.

Apps, I must tell you that I enjoy your Avatar much more than the previous one.

Did your GM friend recommend it? He must be a gentlemen and a scholar.

[Umbaalo]

^^ this

[Apps]

LOL thanks.

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