DormantX Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Would it be too much of a pain to have to fondle with your phone/key-chain every time you want to log-in? You need a new password every time, I just don't see how this could be preferred. This will be my first pay2play, so is security/hackers really this big of an issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Itharius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Would it be too much of a pain to have to fondle with your phone/key-chain every time you want to log-in? You need a new password every time, I just don't see how this could be preferred. This will be my first pay2play, so is security/hackers really this big of an issue? They were in WoW. I was hacked about 4 times before switching to the authenticator, after which I was never hacked again. SWTOR probably has a few months before hackers start targeting people's accounts for credits and farming. Edited December 14, 2011 by Lord_Itharius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiiRahnedancer Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 It's really not much of a hassle at all. Push button, enter code, play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinIONengines Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) I don't find it a hassle and I enjoy the added peace of mind. Never had my account hacked before or after... but then again I never fell for the "your account is expiring" emails either. Edited December 14, 2011 by TwinIONengines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starsunder Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Very worth getting, I've had one since there were released on WOW. You can also get the Mobile APP when they release. I got the CE so I get one launch day hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtype_sw Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Would it be too much of a pain to have to fondle with your phone/key-chain every time you want to log-in? You need a new password every time, I just don't see how this could be preferred. This will be my first pay2play, so is security/hackers really this big of an issue? Not worth itCODE]nticator, it's a huge hassle and not worth the 5 seconds it takes to input the key. While you're at it, don't lock your house and car doors either. Edited December 14, 2011 by jtype_sw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarbeard Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Would it be too much of a pain to have to fondle with your phone/key-chain every time you want to log-in? You need a new password every time, I just don't see how this could be preferred. This will be my first pay2play, so is security/hackers really this big of an issue? I've never used one, but for like $7 shipped I figured it was worth a shot. If it ends up being to confusing for an older gent such as myself, I guess I could not use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diablo_the_lord Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I got hacked once in WoW after I quit, so I put an authenticator on it and bam. Never happened again. Its not that much of an inconvenience, either. It takes like 10 seconds longer to log in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bovronius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I never had my account hacked... but had enough guildies and friends get their accounts stolen that it was manditory for anyone with any guild bank access in my guild.. It is completely worth it.. (Especially if they do mobile version) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rishimaze Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 The way the authenticator is set up with WoW now is if im using the same computer to login that ive been using I dont even have to put in a code. They will likely switch to this or start with this but even if they don't it will definitely be worth the tiny amount of time spent. Never fun logging in to naked characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalawaJoko Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Never been hacked in any MMO whatsoever, but I still like the idea of extra security. So it's definately worth the hassle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Itharius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I don't find it a hassle and I enjoy the added peace of mind. Never had my account hacked before or after... but then again I never fell for the "your account is expiring" emails either. You didn't have to. I've been keylogged browsing wowhead and alakazham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelin Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) They were in WoW. I was hacked about 4 times before switching to the authenticator, after which I was never hacked again. Then you were doing something to get yourself hacked. I have never been hacked, in any game, ever, and I've never used a security authenticator. As long as you don't share your password, or go downloading random, untrustworthy mods, you shouldn't need one. Is it still a good idea to have one? Yes. Why? Because it's extra security "just in case", never a bad thing. Am I going to get one this time? Yes. Why? Because hackers have stepped up their game and are attacking company servers now, instead of just phishing or compromises the computer illiterate. Plus, it's $4, that's only $.50 more than it costs me to buy a pint of Guinness at the bar. Edited December 14, 2011 by Taelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selestian Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Any clue when they are gonna have smart phone versions of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobrandminda Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Would it be too much of a pain to have to fondle with your phone/key-chain every time you want to log-in? You need a new password every time, I just don't see how this could be preferred. This will be my first pay2play, so is security/hackers really this big of an issue? Very much worth getting. You barely even notice it after a while. I've never been hacked myself, but I've had it happen to several friends (including one or two guild leaders, which has a way of ruining your plans for the week). Also, as a bonus, you get access to the Security Vendor, and by the way, does anyone know what he sells? Surely one of the CE owners from Europe has gotten to play with their Security Key activated by now. Edited December 14, 2011 by Nobrandminda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelin Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Any clue when they are gonna have smart phone versions of this? Probably the same time they ship the hardware keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackobite Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Yeah wow handles the authenticator pretty well now, once you put it in its fine until I reset the router If they come up with one for iphone Ill prob get it, I know one of my guildies in Rift got hacked they got it sorted but it took days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DormantX Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Alrighty, I'm convinced. I'll get the free app. And use it. And stuff. Edited December 14, 2011 by DormantX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intertus Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I am going to wait on the Mobile Auth. to be released. Should be along soon, hopefully. I would prefer the Mobile one over the Key-Fob, but if it'll take a while(6+ months) I'll pick one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Itharius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) As long as you don't share your password, or go downloading random, untrustworthy mods, you shouldn't need one. This isn't true at all. Your account info can be keylogged as easily as having your web browser open on any page while logging into WoW through the client. All the hackers need is to run a java script that captures your input and boom, account hacked. And once they get in once, they'll try for it again and again, even if you change your password. These hacks were before Blizzard made the authenticator. Edited December 14, 2011 by Lord_Itharius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord_Itharius Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Probably the same time they ship the hardware keys. They say "coming soon" on the page, so it may be a little after. But hackers don't have a reason to hack accounts yet, anyway. Nobody will be buying credits until once there's a pretty well-established endgame going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taelin Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This isn't true at all. Your account info can be keylogged as easily as having your web browser open on any page while logging into WoW through the client. All the hackers need is to run a java script that captures your input and boom, server hacked. And once they get in once, they'll try for it again and again, even if you change your password. These hacks were before Blizzard made the authenticator. Yeah, and you get hacked that way by accessing untrustworthy sites. Like say, a MOD site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Umbral Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 To answer the question posted in the title. Yes. You can bet that there are hundreds, if not thousands, of people already working feverishly to get around the basic security Bioware and EA have in place for SWTOR accounts. The security key stops 'em cold in their tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thulian Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 No hassle at all with that. And it's good to have, no chance to get hacked^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoxc Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 There's no such thing as getting "hacked" You think hackers out there are randomly targeting IP addresses for account information? Laughable. If your account was compromised then you were dumb enough to A: Download a trojan / keylogger or B: Enter your password on a phishing site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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