Jul 11, 2009 - The Jagex Anti-Hijack System
While Jagex is a clear industry leader in making our games and infrastructure secure, some of our players' personal computers have proved vulnerable to account hijacking in the form of viruses, key loggers, phishing websites or players simply revealing their Jagex password. Given these challenges, we are determined that your account remains secure at all times, even if your personal computer has been compromised or somebody else knows your password. We think we have found a solution to these problems: the Jagex security key.

This key looks a bit like a USB dongle, which you will be able to put on your key ring or store in a secure location. The key will reveal a six to eight-digit code that changes every few seconds and is completely unique to you. Type this code into a Jagex login page and you will be able to guarantee that you are secure from any hijacking attempt.

For the techies out there, the key is an 'Enterprise two-factor authentication solution'. We're really enthusiastic about its potential to stop hijackers and phishing sites in their tracks, but since this will require significant investment and resources, we aren't going to make any final decisions without talking to you first. We would like you to head over to the poll system, on the left-hand side of the RuneScape front page, and answer two questions: would you be interested in buying one of these security keys, and what is the most you would be willing to pay?

With the Jagex security key, we would be so confident that your account is secure that we could consider adding expanded bank space to those accounts that are protected by the Jagex security key.

NOTES - it would not be compulsory to buy the security key. It would be an optional means for you to keep your account genuinely secure. The Jagex security key would be available to all countries for a single one-off price. The security key would be available to both free players and members.

While we are enthusiastic about the Jagex security key, there are still a number of variables that could determine whether we can roll this out, ranging from technical challenges and, naturally, players' interest in the device.

Please give us your feedback in the Jagex Store Feedback forum.

Thanks,
Mark Gerhard

Square-Enix did this a few months back with Final Fantasy 11 and I seem to remember a fair bit of the community who bought one were confused about how to use it with their account. I dunno how it was received after that because I lost interest in the game. In theory it seems like a good idea though but I'm not sure I'd pay for one just to keep my Runescape account safe, because I'm sure it'll be $10-$15. That's just my though, I guess we'll see how this community takes to it.

-Raganork

If they cared, these would be free.

In the event of my credit card information being stolen, social security number being stolen, I will be happy to know that my runescape account will be safe!

Seems like a good idea, if offered at a right price.

+1

I would totally store it on my keychain with my keys and Y membership and AE pass for the whole world to see.

PREEEEEP .

I don't need it btw, so this dosen't matter for me.

I don't personally need it, but I think it's a great initiative. It sounds like the same system banks use for online banking, except with a RS account. Good stuff.

I'd buy one if it could launch Runescape(with some extra features) directly from it. Otherwise, why waste the money? Just don't tell people your pass or allow any stupid downloads.

Would be too bothersome for me

But that's just me.

+2

Putting this on your keychain would be bad because then people would know you actually play RS.