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Edestron #1535
feeling unsafe(1)Category: GeneralNovember-19-2013 12:05 PM PST (9 years ago) Go to Blizzard forum post
with the hacking of the worlds best monk, are any of us safe if its that easy? might as well make all accounts bound to our accounts now so they stop profiting off crimes
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feeling unsafe(23)November-19-2013 3:41 PM PST (9 years ago) Go to Blizzard forum post
Posted by: Edestron

with the hacking of the worlds best monk, are any of us safe if its that easy?


There's a lot that you can do to help keep your account safe. While no method is 100% effective, the more steps you take to securing your account, the less likely it is to be compromised by a third party.

Here's just a few simple steps you can take:
  • Never, ever share your Battle.net account e-mail with anyone. It's also highly recommended to use a unique e-mail address for your Battle.net account - don't use it for any other service.
  • Use a unique password for your Battle.net account. It's advised to use a unique password for every account you have, Battle.net or otherwise.
  • Change your password on a regular basis. The more frequently you do so, the better.
  • Use additional verification methods, such as the Battle.net Authenticator. Every additional step of verification adds another layer of security, and it's a great service to use. More and more online services offer similar security steps, such as SMS verification. We also offer the SMS Protect service, and I definitely recommend it.
  • Never, ever click on suspicious links. If you don't know where it came from, don't risk it! No anti-virus software is perfect, and there's never a need to open yourself up to unnecessary vulnerabilities.


If you're ever concerned that your account may have been accessed by an unwelcome party, we have a ton of great resources for helping you ensure your account is secure, recovering access to your account, and requesting an account rollback if applicable.

Our Customer Support folks are here to help, but remember: account security is ultimately the responsibility of the account holder. Exercising care with your account and practicing safe browsing habits will help you avoid this kind of experience.
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Nevalistis
feeling unsafe(26)November-19-2013 3:53 PM PST (9 years ago) Go to Blizzard forum post
Posted by: KingD

-Always keep all your software updated


Great advice! There's so much you can do to stay on top of account security, sometimes it's easy to miss a step.

Anyone else have security tips to share?
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