Authenticator for iOS / Android

[Emulord]

I got my token with the CE. But it's true that it has... "issues" xD
But having the generator on a smartphone would be an even worse idea. While it is a bit more convenient, it also opens new ways for others to steal your account. Nowadays smartphones are targeted by trojans alot. The safest key/TAN-generator is offline.

The iPhone app IS offline, and it's easy for you to set a password on your phone to prevent intruders to access it. I don't know Android well, but there isn't a lot a threats of this kind on iOS for the moment.

[Norack]

The iPhone app IS offline, and it's easy for you to set a password on your phone to prevent intruders to access it. I don't know Android well, but there isn't a lot a threats of this kind on iOS for the moment.

But it is attached to a foreign hardware device. Even if it never goes online, there are hundreds if not thousands of other ways to steal it. Blizzard is able to do it cause they have the money needed for forensic and security specialists and I doubt SE has that kinda money anymore.

[Alhanelem]

But it is attached to a foreign hardware device. Even if it never goes online, there are hundreds if not thousands of other ways to steal it. Blizzard is able to do it cause they have the money needed for forensic and security specialists and I doubt SE has that kinda money anymore.

You seem to forget that SE isn't just a publisher of failed online final fantasy games.

[Emulord]

Because not everyone has a smartphone.

It would be nice as an additional option for authentication, but it would be stupid to get rid of the current security token in introducing it. I'm all for more options- just not removing existing ones. Blizzard offers both the token and a mobile authenticator- you can use either one at any time.

You misunderstood me: would use a smartphone people who can/want to.

[Emulord]

But it is attached to a foreign hardware device. Even if it never goes online, there are hundreds if not thousands of other ways to steal it. Blizzard is able to do it cause they have the money needed for forensic and security specialists and I doubt SE has that kinda money anymore.

Hopefully my Google Account still is safe for the moment.