wow authenticator
Here’s some article related to WoW’s Authenticator. [1]
To set up your Blizzard Authenticator with your World of Warcraft account, click here. [2]
It is meant to be used alongside an account name and password. [3]
I recently got an Authenticator in the mail and I noticed something while I was inspecting it: there appears to be no way to open it short of cracking it open with large objects. [4]
One of the most common ways a hacker can gain access to your account is through a small program called a key logger. [5]
With the impending switch to necessary Battle.net accounts, Blizzard has an opportunity to create and extremely secure and hardened gaming community. [4]
The Blizzard authenticator generates a 6 digit number based on the UPC of your individual device and the current time (time brackets change every few seconds). [5]
Your Normal Login Authentication (which consists of your Username + Password) + Authenticator or a.k.a the “Clicker”. [...] I know a few friends who got their account jacked and takes 3 weeks to get something restored. [1]
Blizzard can make authenticators a mandatory feature on all Battle.net accounts. [6]
Seemingly tired of having accounts hijacked from customers, Blizzard Entertainment over the weekend introduced a new authenticator token able to generate a six-digit security code that must be entered each time a WoW player logs into their account. [3]
WoW’s always been a little bit ahead in Account Security and restoration. [1]
The Blizzard Authenticator is an optional tool that offers World of Warcraft players an additional layer of security to help prevent unauthorized account access. [2]
“It’s important to us that World of Warcraft offers a safe and enjoyable game environment,” Blizzard CEO and cofounder Mike Morhaime said in a press release. [3]
That said, with just a few simple steps you can effectively put a Fort Knox of security on top of your account. [5]
Sources:
[1] WoW’s New Security ‘ Authenticator | the StarOnion
[2] Blizzard Support
[3] DailyTech - Blizzard Introduces WoW Authenticator Device
[4] Authenticator — WoW.com
[5] Wow Authenticator | Zug Gaming
[6] Authenticators — WoW.com