Diablo III people - SECURE YOUR ACCOUNTS - Mustang Forum

Al Blue4.6l · 05-22-2012, 07:02 AM

http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...blo-3-accounts

looks like hacking is just as big (or bigger) problem as it is in WoW.

GET AN AUTHENTICATOR. If you have a smart phone, the app is free.

PrivateSoftcore · 05-22-2012, 07:10 AM

Too much work, if someone wants to steal my sh1t, god bless them

Waterboy · 05-22-2012, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivateSoftcore

Too much work, if someone wants to steal my sh1t, god bless them

It was like 3 clicks to get it going on my phone

Cream Puff · 05-22-2012, 07:28 AM

i figured it was going to be bad now that there is a real money AH, although the one good thing is blizzard does go out of their way to help you get all your sh!t back if it does get stolen.

PrivateSoftcore · 05-22-2012, 07:29 AM

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It was like 3 clicks to get it going on my phone

I have zero desire to download the app, autheticate the app, authenticate my account every time I log in somewhere new, etc etc

'99Cobra · 05-22-2012, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivateSoftcore

I have zero desire to download the app, autheticate the app, authenticate my account every time I log in somewhere new, etc etc

Do you play on that many different computers?

Cream Puff · 05-22-2012, 07:36 AM

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Whilst issues like this have been plaguing World of Warcraft and other MMOs for years, what's most troubling is that some people have said Blizzard's authenticators haven't protected them. The authenticators, which are available in physical form or as iPhone and Android apps, work by randomly generating a unique code tied to your account that expires within two minutes each time you try to log in. It means only people with your phone or authenticator can ever log into your account... in theory

looks like I'm not gonna bother lol

Cuban Missile · 05-22-2012, 07:42 AM

you only have to authenticate once on the machine, but you can set it to require authentication at every login if you desire.

wheelspin · 05-22-2012, 07:45 AM

unless something changed your WoW authenticator should work with Diablo...it all goes thru battle.net...but I have not gotten around to playing the live diablo yet.

limpingsnail · 05-22-2012, 08:04 AM

silly kids and your silly games

Saleen S-281 · 05-22-2012, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuban Missile

you only have to authenticate once on the machine, but you can set it to require authentication at every login if you desire.

werd

Although, in the early days, I found it wasn't that big of a deal to have to enter the code every log in. It's not like having an unlock code on your cell phone, those are more annoying. You unlock your cell phone several times a day, and you often only used your phone briefly before locking it again. With Battle.net, you typically only log in once, and play for hours.

None of my accounts have ever been compromised, but I felt it was worth the minimal amount of time and effort for the piece of mind. Now that the authenticator only prompts for a code when your log in habits vary, it's even less effort.

But of course, people will bitch about anything. They'll spend countless hours everyday playing video games, yet cannot be bothered to click a few extra buttons once a blue moon. It reminds me of the Oatmeal comic about buying apps: http://theoatmeal.com/blog/apps

Al Blue4.6l · 05-22-2012, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Cream Puff

looks like I'm not gonna bother lol

yeah - people are claiming that hackers are spoofing their IPs to bypass the authenticator. I have a lot of trouble believing that that is true - and Blizzard says it isnt true.

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Despite the claims and theories being made, we have yet to find any situations in which a person's account was not compromised through traditional means of someone else logging into their account through the use of their password. While the authenticator isn't a 100% guarantee of account security, we have yet to investigate a compromise report in which an authenticator was attached beforehand."

OFF · 05-22-2012, 09:11 AM

Inside job

wire · 05-22-2012, 09:24 AM

So...what happens when an account is compromised?

Al Blue4.6l · 05-22-2012, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by wire

So...what happens when an account is compromised?

if its anything like WoW- you get all your stuff back pretty quickly. but it is a pain and it can take a day or two.

mustangguy01 · 05-22-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wire

So...what happens when an account is compromised?

u log on to a naked toon

but yeah, blizz is quick to give everything back. at least in WoW

Navarro · 05-22-2012, 12:03 PM

Adults and videogames

FiveLiterFox · 05-22-2012, 12:08 PM

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Adults and videogames

Its a form of entertainment. No Age restriction, and look at other places in the world. In Korea, video game players (best of) are "gods" and higher placed than celebrities.

Just a different way to enjoy your recreational time.

Dont see the problem.

Sublime GT · 05-22-2012, 04:53 PM

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Adults and videogames

Probably not as entertaining as looking for video game threads online to subscribe to so you can make fun of them. I bet you have an awesome life.

Lt. Dan · 05-22-2012, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by PrivateSoftcore

Too much work...

Yet you dedicate countless hours to arguing with and calling everyone an idiot on an internet message board.

Makes sense.

MrVweegit · 05-23-2012, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Navarro

Adults and videogames

I bet your life is even better than Mishkin's. Share with the group.

Navarro · 05-23-2012, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Sublime GT

Probably not as entertaining as looking for video game threads online to subscribe to so you can make fun of them. I bet you have an awesome life.

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I bet your life is even better than Mishkin's. Share with the group.

Interesting enough that I wouldnt wanna share it on the fvckn internet.

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Obviously your life revolves around it. Get a real one.

Sublime GT · 05-23-2012, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Navarro

Interesting enough that I wouldnt wanna share it on the fvckn internet.

Let's keep it real here; your life sucks.

OFF · 05-23-2012, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Navarro

Adults and videogames

beats the hell out of watching TV

MrVweegit · 05-23-2012, 02:37 PM

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Interesting enough that I wouldnt wanna share it on the fvckn internet.

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Obviously your life revolves around it. Get a real one.

Hardly. But I'm not such a fvckup that I can't have more than one thing in my life that I can use for entertainment.

I feel sorry for you. Even more so because you're just too cool for us - which means you're probably a cat killer or something.

Navarro · 05-23-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublime GT

Let's keep it real here; your life sucks.

You got me..

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Originally Posted by MrVweegit

Hardly. But I'm not such a fvckup that I can't have more than one thing in my life that I can use for entertainment.

I feel sorry for you. Even more so because you're just too cool for us - which means you're probably a cat killer or something.

Right, I hate fvckn cats

MrVweegit · 05-23-2012, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Navarro

You got me..

Right, I hate fvckn cats

CCRunner · 05-24-2012, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivateSoftcore

Too much work, if someone wants to steal my sh1t, god bless them

I dunno, I felt that way until my account got hacked.

PrivateSoftcore · 05-24-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by CCRunner

I dunno, I felt that way until my account got hacked.

CCRunner · 05-24-2012, 12:13 PM

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Yeah.

PrivateSoftcore · 05-25-2012, 11:29 AM

Well don't feel bad, my little brother got hacked even though they had an authenticator. Luckily Blizzard just restored their account to some previous point.

CCRunner · 05-25-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PrivateSoftcore

Well don't feel bad, my little brother got hacked even though they had an authenticator. Luckily Blizzard just restored their account to some previous point.

They restored my account too, lost a couple of levels but better than nothing. They also said they will only restore an account twice and after that no guarantees. The D3 forums are saying the games are being spoofed and hackers don't need your pw/authenticate code. I stopped playing public games, hopefully it doesn't happen again.

skipperjohnn · 05-25-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by CCRunner

They restored my account too, lost a couple of levels but better than nothing. They also said they will only restore an account twice and after that no guarantees. The D3 forums are saying the games are being spoofed and hackers don't need your pw/authenticate code. I stopped playing public games, hopefully it doesn't happen again.

I 've only played with random players 4 or 5 times, other than that its been you fvcksticks, so I know who to blame.

I am guessing that they are getting in somehow in part by playing in a public game?

05-22-2012, 07:02 AM	#1
Al Blue4.6l wwwboard Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Virginia Posts: 44,277	Diablo III people - SECURE YOUR ACCOUNTS http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/05/...blo-3-accounts looks like hacking is just as big (or bigger) problem as it is in WoW. GET AN AUTHENTICATOR. If you have a smart phone, the app is free. __________________

05-22-2012, 07:45 AM	#9
wheelspin Horsepower Happens... Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 10,033	unless something changed your WoW authenticator should work with Diablo...it all goes thru battle.net...but I have not gotten around to playing the live diablo yet. __________________ Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic. - Arthur C. Clarke

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limpingsnail flesh toned bodysuit man Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 11,628	silly kids and your silly games __________________

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OFF Old Fvckin Fossil Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 32,471	Inside job __________________

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Navarro Hingatümah' Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The O.C. Posts: 8,700	Adults and videogames __________________ MWPC#10 MW80's crew #13

05-22-2012, 07:10 AM	#2
PrivateSoftcore ****** until July 1, 2008 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 34,893	Too much work, if someone wants to steal my sh1t, god bless them

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Cuban Missile Data Models Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 11,063	you only have to authenticate once on the machine, but you can set it to require authentication at every login if you desire.

05-25-2012, 11:29 AM	#31
PrivateSoftcore ****** until July 1, 2008 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Long Island Posts: 34,893	Well don't feel bad, my little brother got hacked even though they had an authenticator. Luckily Blizzard just restored their account to some previous point.