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Blizzard to Launch Authenticator App for iPhone (Rumor) By Filip Truta, Apple News Editor 20th of March 2009, 11:59 GMT
An update post suggests an app called Mobile Authenticator is in the works over at Blizzard
WoW Insider has found a posting over on Blizzard's Support section that suggests the giant developer is planning to release an application called Mobile Authenticator – the software-only version of the Blizzard Authenticator.
Blizard currently has this piece of hardware for sale, the Authenticator, which pushes out a code according to an algorithm, keeping players' accounts secure when they sign in to play WoW, TUAW reports. Based on the company's latest updates, the iPhone and iPod touch are likely to get an app that does just this:
Blizzard Authenticator (United States only)
Blizzard Authenticator for use with your World of Warcraft account.
Protect your World of Warcraft account with industry leading account security - introducing the Blizzard Authenticator! The Blizzard Authenticator is designed as a supplemental authentication method for your World of Warcraft account, giving you the security of Two-Factor authentication. Each time you log in using the Blizzard Authenticator you are provided with a unique, one-time use password to use in addition to your regular password. Log in with both and you can rest easy knowing that your account is now even more secure from malicious attacks such as keyloggers and trojans.
According to Blizzard, the Battle.net Mobile Authenticator is an optional tool. It offers Battle.net account users an additional layer of security to help prevent unauthorized account access. The service extends to players of Blizzard's popular MMORPG, World of Warcraft, who log in to the game using a Battle.net account. The application is installed and accessed by the user on his / her cell phone.
Reportedly, for the iPod touch version of the application, you will need a Wi-Fi connection for the initial activation process. The Mobile Authenticator would then continue to work without the need of a network connection. Since Blizzard also needs to cover the costs of the hardware for the Blizzard Authenticator, the iPhone / iPod touch app is likely to cost less than $6.50.
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VeriSign app turns iPhone into security device Posted on Apr 1, 2009 12:09 pm by Derik DeLong
It seems oddly appropriate to talk about security today. Between malware and identity theft, everyone has more to think about these days. Many services are adopting multi-factor authentication in order to better protect their users. This generally involves a little dongle attached to your keychain that reads out a new, random number after a short period of time.
In a multi-factor authentication system, you input your password and the number off this device. The first factor of authentication is your password (which can be compromised, often through social engineering—that is, tricking you into revealing it) and the second is your possession of this device (otherwise you can’t know the number).
While this works marvelously, your key ring starts to look like a janitor’s after you collect more than a couple of these devices. If only there were a way to get that functionality out of something you already own and carry with you everywhere—like, say, your iPhone. It’s with that in mind that VeriSign released an iPhone app for this very purpose.
For now, the VeriSign app is primarily for use with eBay, AOL, and Paypal. In the future, your bank could support it. If you’re like me and you play World of Warcraft, there’s another app available for keeping your account safe from gold farmers: Blizzard’s recently released Battle.net Mobile Authenticator. I’ve been using it for a few days now with no problems.
Take today as a reminder that it’s never too early to start securing both your computer and your online transactions. Besides, you know you get a little satisfaction out of having yet another little icon waiting there for your use.
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"If we ever get a dog and cat, they should be named "Come-on" and "Goddammit", so that when you yell "Come on, Goddammit!" you'll be surrounded by their love." -Locklear (paraphrased)
"You navigate like a blind chick." -Locklear www.twitter.com/peligrie
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