Account Hacked, Authenticator Code

#0 - June 4, 2010, 1:28 p.m.
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Was playing on my account this morning when I suddenly started getting Disconnected rapidly. At first I thought it was just some morning maintenance. However, when I tried to log back on it asked for my authenticator code and I never bought one. I'm assuming from previous posts that my account is being hacked.

I can't even log on to my battle.net account to change my password. Keeps asking me for the authenticator code no matter where I go to change my password.

I haven't answered any of the bogus emails, but I'm still not as internet/technical savvy as some people and fell for the cataclysm beta key phisher. The website looked genuine, but I guess I should have done my homework before I started throwing out my account information.

Was wondering if you guys can start the investigation or get rid of the authenticator so I can at least change my password and try and see the damage then go from there. Although I have a feeling i'm going to be pointed towards the billing phone number.

-Devy-
#2 - June 4, 2010, 1:33 p.m.
Blizzard Post
Well, in this case - looks like they removed it themselves.

See if you can log in, the instructions below will walk you through basic security steps as well as how to report damages.

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If an account has been merged to a Battle.net, or if an email has been changed, or an authenticator added to the account (not the player's own) one of your first stops is going to be Billing. They need to get those sorted out first so the rest of the processes can continue.

Billing and Account Services
Phone Support - 1 (800) 59-BLIZZ (1 (800) 592 5499)
Live Representatives Available 7 days a week, 7am to 8pm Pacific Time
E-mail Support - [email protected]
    Players in Australia should call 1-800-041-378
    Players in Singapore should call 800-2549-9273
    Players in Chile should call 1230-020-5554
    Players in Mexico should call 001-888-578-7628
    Players in Argentina should call 0800-333-0778
    All other international players should call: (949) 955-0283


Now, it's very very important to figure out where the security breach occurred. If they CAN get back in, they WILL be back. That, unfortunately, you can count on.

These two stickies should prove helpful.

Computer Security Recommendations
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=1778038509&sid=1

Account Compromise Info Center
http://forums.worldofwarcraft.com/thread.html?topicId=14318909866&sid=1

You may also want to look into getting an authenticator for your account. It's no substitute for good security habits, but it will help keep them out of your WoW account.

Blizzard Store
http://us.blizzard.com/store/browse.xml?f=c:6

Mobile Authenticator
http://us.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_US&articleId=26109

I do wish you all the very best on a speedy recovery.