The developers at Trion Worlds have given the players an active way to close the RIFT in security for the iPhone. As reported a couple of weeks ago, RIFT is following in World of Warcraft's footsteps with a mobile authenticator. Most of the time, being called a clone of WoW is a negative mark on the game, but in this case, it's a matter of personal security.
RIFT launched its authenticator on the Android platform first, giving those customers more peace of mind in the wake of reports of holes in the game's security. Today, Community Manager Erick "Zann" Adams posted that the authenticator is now available for the iPhone and other iOS products as well.
Because of the growing popularity of MMOs and other online games, these extra security measures are more than welcomed by the gaming community. If you are a RIFT player, then you can rush to the iTunes store or the Android market to pick up the authenticator or jump to the RIFT game site to find out more information.
Reader Comments (6)
Posted: Apr 11th 2011 6:01PM Tovrin said
Finally! All we need now is for Turbine to WAKE UP!
Posted: Apr 11th 2011 6:16PM WyattEarp89 said
Awesome, I will download this onto my itouch when I get off work today. So far the only companies that I know of that use the authenticator are Blizzard, Square Enix and now Trion.
Bioware should get these made before Star Wars: the Old Republic to avoid having the same issues that trion has been having.
More companies, not just MMO companies, should have them to help keep your account from getting hacked.
Bioware should get these made before Star Wars: the Old Republic to avoid having the same issues that trion has been having.
More companies, not just MMO companies, should have them to help keep your account from getting hacked.
Posted: Apr 11th 2011 10:26PM NeverDeath said
omfg gais this game iz so ded they r selling authenticatorz!
Obviously this game will be dead in three months. /sarcasm.
Obviously this game will be dead in three months. /sarcasm.
Posted: Apr 12th 2011 12:34AM (Unverified) said
Now put out an actual physical authenticator like Square-Enix and Blizzard. I'm not buying a so-called "smartphone" (or any other cell phone, for that matter ) and having another monthly bill for it just for this.
Posted: Apr 12th 2011 1:59PM Gabriel Nepenthe said
@(Unverified) You don't have to, just an Android or IOS based device. It doesn't actually have to have a phone function, WiFi will do fine, I believe.
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Posted: Apr 13th 2011 3:13AM Rialle said
It is also worth mentioning that if you add an authenticator you will get the "Ironclad" title. Not that you should need an extra incentive to further protect your account.
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