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Caden Gard

Caden Gard

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Salubrious said :
Authenticator

The RuneScape Authenticator is a verification utility that stops unrecognised devices logging into your account. Similarly to JAG, it 'registers' a device and will only allow you to log in from authenticated devices. This makes it difficult for hijackers to access your account, in some cases almost impossible, if your email is secure.

Authenticator relies on a secure email address, so if using it, it is highly important that you make use of a secure email provider with two step verification enabled. If your email is hijacked, Authenticator can be removed without any further verification such as security questions. If your email is secure and your computer is also clean, your account won't be accessible to hijackers.

I personally prefer JAG over authenticator because it requires a far deeper amount of information for a hijacker to remove. You can additionally create answers that cannot be socially engineered for example answering from a characters' view.
I personally prefer an Authenticator, as there is the possibility of adding
or removing
a device at will, which makes hijacking more difficult, and allows the speed and convenience of removing a device before it can be used by someone else for whatever reason. It also means you don't have to strip your accounts of protection in order to change devices (not being certain, this may not be a valid complaint).
The point about the superior authentication of JAG is a trade-off worthy of some thought, though. [Graphics] Drivers Wanted.

19-Mar-2019 18:17:42 - Last edited on 19-Mar-2019 18:20:12 by Caden Gard

UrekMazino
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Heard recently quite a few high profile players' accounts got hacked, and it might've been because of email details being leaked/breached. Quite scary, one guy I know lost 90b. Don't forget to set up 2fa on emails and bankpin + authenticator for your rs account guys! °l||l° Modest Skillers T7 Citadel | Skilling clan recruiting players. °l||l°
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