When a player attaches an Authenticator to his or her account, it means that logging in to will require the use of a random code generated by the Authenticator in addition to the player’s login credentials. Available as a physical device or as a free app for iOS or Android devices, it offers players an added level of security against account-theft attempts that stem from sources such as phishing attacks, viruses packaged with seemingly harmless file downloads, and websites embedded with malicious code. The Authenticator is an optional tool that players can use to further protect their accounts in the event that their login credentials are compromised outside of Blizzard’s network infrastructure. This claim is also completely untrue and apparently based on a misunderstanding of the Authenticator’s purpose. The suit also claims that the Authenticator is required in order to maintain a minimal level of security on the player’s account information that’s stored on Blizzard’s network systems. You can read our letter to players and a comprehensive FAQ related to the situation on our website. Not only did Blizzard act quickly to provide information to the public about the situation, we explained the actions we were taking and let players know how the incident affected them, including the fact that no names, credit card numbers, or other sensitive financial information was disclosed. The suit’s claim that we didn’t properly notify players regarding the August 2012 security breach is not true. We also recognize that the cyber-threat landscape is always evolving, and we’re constantly working to track the latest developments and make improvements to our defenses. We want to reiterate that we take the security of our players’ data very seriously, and we’re fully committed to defending our network infrastructure. "This suit is without merit and filled with patently false information, and we will vigorously defend ourselves through the appropriate legal channels. Play We reached out to Blizzard about the suit and a spokesperson sent IGN the following statement:
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