Authentication Security

Post by **Blackferne** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:05 pm

http://www.swtor.com/news/news-article/ ... atest_1211

So buried in there is a link to origin where you can buy keyfobs that can protect your account from hackers. Currently they smartphone apps aren't up yet (but they are supposedly coming). If you played WoW anytime since the WotLK expansion you know how prominent account hacks got. I'd strongly suggest in the next couple months picking a keyfob up or the smart phone app when they become available.

There is nothing like the peace of mind knowing that you can visit any puppet pr0n site and not worry about your swtor account being hacked as a result.

Post by **Cuspar** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:08 pm

Other than *ahem* the prestige of carrying around the keyfob, is there any reason NOT to just get the app for this?

Post by **Blackferne** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:12 pm

Cuspar wrote:Other than *ahem* the prestige of carrying around the keyfob, is there any reason NOT to just get the app for this?

It really comes down to whether you want the keyfob or not. I did it because 1: I only play swtor at my computer. Key fob is at computer and no where else 2: I'm GM so if I get hacked it is bad, and since the apps aren't out yet I figured I needed to try and secure my account as quickly as possible 3: I accidently washed a phone in the laundry once. If I did that again I could be out of pocket for a day until I restored everything. I don't trust myself not to ever screw my phone up again.

All that said I seriously considered waiting for the app, but I erred to the fob mostly because of 2 and 3. Most people the apps should be fine.

Post by **Veela** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:22 pm

Just a personal story:

I installed the Battle.net phone authenticator on my Android phone.

Two weeks later, something happened and it needed to be factory reset.

I spent the entire day on the phone with Blizzard de-authenticating the old app and re-authing the new one. A week later, I had to factory reset the damn thing again.

I went back to the little keyfob after that.

Post by **Furiel** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:37 pm

Personally I'm waiting for the app. The other thing about fob v/ app is that you need the authenticator if it's active to access your account online to adjust your payment plan etc so if you are like me and access that stuff from work then the app is handy.

Post by **Vespasian** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:49 pm

Furiel wrote:Personally I'm waiting for the app. The other thing about fob v/ app is that you need the authenticator if it's active to access your account online to adjust your payment plan etc so if you are like me and access that stuff from work then the app is handy.

Well you could put your fob on your keychain and take it everywhere with you. Just imagine all the babes you'll get at the bar.

Post by **njessi** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:52 pm

I've had to factory reset my phone as well. Thankfully I did not have the authenticator app. It does suck to have to use an authenticator if you just want to post on the forums, but such is life. (I totally need an authenticator to prevent people from logging on as me and acting like a forum asshole, forget about all those 'virtual goods' that might get stolen.)

Post by **Vespasian** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 9:58 pm

Wait, you need an authenticator to not be a forum asshole?

Post by **Cuspar** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:47 pm

I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.

Post by **Miragel** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 10:50 pm

Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.

QFE

Also I'm going to order one of those as my iPhone and i had words a year back or so and then I have to call in a favor from a guy at Blizzard who I have pictures of in skinny girl jeans also I have a picture of his guildmate in one of those "Rockbottom: you'll know it when you get there" moments @ a vegas party.

-Mira

Post by **Dood** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:18 pm

The world is getting too damn complicated. Remember when people used to BITCH about fobs and other stuff to use software?

Post by **Blackferne** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:23 pm

Dood wrote:The world is getting too damn complicated. Remember when people used to BITCH about fobs and other stuff to use software?

I stopped bitching about that when as a GM of a WoW guild I logged in every day and had to cart 30 items from the mail back to the guild bank from guild members who's accounts got hacked. Blizzard would undue the damage and return all the material to me. And when an officer was hacked that number of items went from 30 to like 80. It was a royal pain.

Post by **Vespasian** » Tue Dec 13, 2011 11:43 pm

Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.

I was asking a question, not making an argument, ass.

We all know you're an asshole.

Post by **Dood** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 3:51 pm

Blackferne wrote:
Dood wrote:The world is getting too damn complicated. Remember when people used to BITCH about fobs and other stuff to use software?
I stopped bitching about that when as a GM of a WoW guild I logged in every day and had to cart 30 items from the mail back to the guild bank from guild members who's accounts got hacked. Blizzard would undue the damage and return all the material to me. And when an officer was hacked that number of items went from 30 to like 80. It was a royal pain.

See, the lesson I'm taking away from that is: Don't be a guild leader.

Post by **Blackferne** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:03 pm

Dood wrote:
Blackferne wrote:
Dood wrote:The world is getting too damn complicated. Remember when people used to BITCH about fobs and other stuff to use software?
I stopped bitching about that when as a GM of a WoW guild I logged in every day and had to cart 30 items from the mail back to the guild bank from guild members who's accounts got hacked. Blizzard would undue the damage and return all the material to me. And when an officer was hacked that number of items went from 30 to like 80. It was a royal pain.
See, the lesson I'm taking away from that is: Don't be a guild leader.

Believe me, I've tried.

I guess it is my lot in life to suffer.

Post by **Cuspar** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:39 pm

Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.
I was asking a question, not making an argument, ass.

We all know you're an asshole.

Seems semantic.

Post by **Vespasian** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 4:49 pm

Cuspar wrote:
Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.
I was asking a question, not making an argument, ass.

We all know you're an asshole.
Seems semantic.

DIAF

Post by **Jimer Lins** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:07 pm

The quote is "We seem to be made to suffer." Yeesh, you call yourself a SW fan?

Post by **Blackferne** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:19 pm

Jimer Lins wrote:The quote is "We seem to be made to suffer." Yeesh, you call yourself a SW fan?

I knew it was wrong, I was adapting to my specific circumstances.

Post by **Cuspar** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:22 pm

Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:
Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.
I was asking a question, not making an argument, ass.

We all know you're an asshole.
Seems semantic.
DIAF

CFTB*

*Cheer for the Bills

Post by **Vespasian** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:27 pm

Cuspar wrote:
Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:
Vespasian wrote:
Cuspar wrote:I ordered the fob, and I'm a forum asshole. Your argument is invalid.
I was asking a question, not making an argument, ass.

We all know you're an asshole.
Seems semantic.
DIAF
CFTB*

*Cheer for the Bills

Deaths sweet release won't come fast enough for me, cheering for the bills and sabres while working in boston with pats, bruins, sox and celtics fans. I can at least hope for many moons of terrible, terrible burning for you while you pee.

Post by **Cuspar** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:29 pm

Vespasian wrote: Deaths sweet release won't come fast enough for me, cheering for the bills and sabres while working in boston with pats, bruins, sox and celtics fans. I can at least hope for many moons of terrible, terrible burning for you while you pee.

At least we can agree that Boston teams and their fans deserve the Human Centipede treatment.

Post by **Blackferne** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 5:31 pm

Cuspar wrote:
Vespasian wrote: Deaths sweet release won't come fast enough for me, cheering for the bills and sabres while working in boston with pats, bruins, sox and celtics fans. I can at least hope for many moons of terrible, terrible burning for you while you pee.
At least we can agree that Boston teams and their fans deserve the Human Centipede treatment.

Why give them an easy out, just wish they always lose to the NY teams...forever.

Post by **Furiel** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 9:28 pm

Android app is out and on the market as of today.

Post by **Fynn** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 1:37 am

Blackferne wrote:Why give them an easy out, just wish they always lose to the NY teams...forever.

Cuspar wrote:At least we can agree that Boston teams and their fans deserve the Human Centipede treatment.

Okay, this may make it more difficult, if not impossible, to be a full member of CoA but...

You guys ahh wicked pissahs! I'm about an hour south of Beantown and a HUGE B's and Pats fan...

...Just for the record, we aren't ALL douchebirds.

As far as authenticators, yes or no? FAB or App?

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