SMS Account Authentication

[Rogean]

Some of you need to learn to read.

The requirement is only for a one time verification and would only be required again if you need to reset a loginserver password.

*OPTIONALLY* you can enable it to send you a text every time you log in as a secondary authentication.

[runlvlzero]

Originally Posted by Rogean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Some of you need to learn to read.

The requirement is only for a one time verification and would only be required again if you need to reset a loginserver password.

*OPTIONALLY* you can enable it to send you a text every time you log in as a secondary authentication.

(I mean to say what your asking) Is a very reasonable request in today's society and people like me might have an alternative in Google voice. I didn't even know such a thing existed. I even totally respect the need for it, there's no way you can protect peoples accounts, this might be the only feasible way.

To me personally it is frightening that more and more "stuff" permits less anonymity these days. I know its just EQ ... but a phone number is highly personal stuff to me. Also I really hate the phone companies, I will likely never "lease" a phone-line again, sadly the internet depends on them. So the first thing I feel when someone wants my license, phone number, or credit information is utter and absolute dread.

[Rogean]

Originally Posted by runlvlzero [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

(I mean to say what your asking) Is a very reasonable request in today's society and people like me might have an alternative in Google voice. I didn't even know such a thing existed. I even totally respect the need for it, there's no way you can protect peoples accounts, this might be the only feasible way.

To me personally it is frightening that more and more "stuff" permits less anonymity these days. I know its just EQ ... but a phone number is highly personal stuff to me. Also I really hate the phone companies, I will likely never "lease" a phone-line again, sadly the internet depends on them. So the first thing I feel when someone wants my license, phone number, or credit information is utter and absolute dread.

Understandable, but all things considered, a phone number is still one of the least personal things we can collect while still remaining something unique to you and able to identify you. Most people hand out their phone number to anyone that asks or post it up on pages like facebook etc. It's not like anyone can commit identity theft by just having a phone number.

[Heebee]

Originally Posted by Rogean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Most people hand out their phone number to anyone that asks or post it up on pages like facebook etc.

People who do this aren't very bright.

Originally Posted by Rogean [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

It's not like anyone can commit identity theft by just having a phone number.

Probably not just with a phone number, but its certainly a starting point when you want to profile someone for ID theft. Also, you'd be surprised how easy it is to have someone else's mobile phone number ported to another mobile phone, new service, new provider, etc in Australia.

[runlvlzero]

Originally Posted by Heebee [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

People who do this aren't very bright.



Probably not just with a phone number, but its certainly a starting point when you want to profile someone for ID theft. Also, you'd be surprised how easy it is to have someone else's mobile phone number ported to another mobile phone, new service, new provider, etc in Australia.

Last post I make in this thread I swear, I stand by whatever Rogean decides to do to solve this issue in regards to account security.

But to tell you the truth I'm less worried about my ID being stolen then megacorp U.S.A. Inc profiling me and having more links to my real identity out of my direct control, yup I'm a hippy.

Honestly after investigating Google voice to, I seriously recommend it to anyone balking at having their real number out there. It gives you one free, you still have to tie it to yours or a friends number, but it provides one layer of obfuscation which I feel is pretty legit, Google has been known to stand up on occasion against government agents without warrents, as well as lawsuits from other corporations.

[Lazortag]

I'm a bit concerned because not too long ago someone was able to hack into the database and start deleting characters... what if someone hacked into eqemu and was able to find out my phone number? Sorry if I don't fully understand how it works.

[runlvlzero]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm a bit concerned because not too long ago someone was able to hack into the database and start deleting characters... what if someone hacked into eqemu and was able to find out my phone number? Sorry if I don't fully understand how it works.

Hehe, more then likely if you do have a phone number it is listed and has your name tied to it anyway. My issue is with having any accounts I use tied to a phone number tied to someone in relation to me, so you are safe.

[Felwithemagi]

Disagree. I prefer not to give out my phone number to anyone. The assumption that everyone gives out their number is false. You have 100 other methods of verifying who I am -- so please don't make this mandatory.

I will pay for a fob or a software based key gen if needed.

[Uthgaard]

Originally Posted by Lazortag [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I'm a bit concerned because not too long ago someone was able to hack into the database and start deleting characters... what if someone hacked into eqemu and was able to find out my phone number? Sorry if I don't fully understand how it works.

No one hacked into any database. L2packet.

[Morlaeth]

Originally Posted by Uthgaard [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

No one hacked into any database. L2packet.

hot pocket?!