Security Checklist
Keeping your account out of harm’s way is easy if you know what to do. Below you will find a list of steps you can take to maximize your computer’s safety.
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Add a Battle.net Authenticator to your account. Seriously.
- Order the Keychain Authenticator in the Store.
- Download the Mobile Authenticator on iTunes® App Store™ for free
- Download the Mobile Authenticator on Android™ Market for free.
- Download the Mobile Authenticator on BlackBerry® AppWorld™ for free.
- Download the Mobile Authenticator on Zune® for free.
- Manage Battle.net Account Security Settings (requires login).
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Update your browser to the latest version.
Go to your browser’s upgrade page. -
Activate your browser’s phishing filter.
Learn how to turn your browser’s phishing filter on. -
Make sure your registered email address is secure and up-to-date.
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Make sure your computer operating system is up-to-date.
Access the update page for your operating system. -
Make sure your browser plug-ins and other commonly used applications are up-to-date.
Find out how to check the status of your browser’s add-ons. -
Install anti-virus software.
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Learn to identify common types of account theft.
Read up on the types of account thefts and how to avoid them. -
Keep in mind the list of safe, official Blizzard Entertainment domains:
- Blizzard.com
- Battle.net
- Wow-Europe.com
- blizzard-europe.com