My top security tip: If two factor authentication is available, use it. It may not be perfect, but still adds an extra layer of defense.
5
LVL 7

Comment

by:Brian Matis
I hear you on that! I've even got two-factor authentication for my World of Warcraft account! Blizzard started giving the fobs away to anyone that went to BlizzCon and only charged shipping on them for anyone else. Then, they did a mobile app for those that didn't even want to have to pay for shipping.

Given some of the horror stories I've heard when someone's account gets hacked (since it can effect a lot more than just a single player—guild banks have been cleaned out when it's an officer's account that's been hacked, and such a thing can easily get someone to stop playing the game), it was a really good move on Blizzard's part.

So if a video game can take security that seriously, definitely a great idea to consider it for more important things! And thanks for the reminder, Phil—there are a few more services I want to get two factor set up for as well.
1
LVL 19

Author Comment

by:Phil Phillips
Yeah, the gaming industry has embraced two-factor it seems.  I play Guild Wars 2 on and off, and they even give you special in-game items if you enable two-factor on your account.
1
LVL 22

Comment

by:Dustin Saunders
@Brian - That's why I just play D&D.  Can't steal a password for paper.

Can spill Dr. Pepper on it though...
2

Keep in touch with Experts Exchange

Tech news and trends delivered to your inbox every month