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The Jagex Anti-Hijack System (10-Jul-2009)

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. This poll asks you two questions that will really help us with the project: 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 it.

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, and it 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.

View results for: All | Member | Free

Total Number of Votes: 91158

Question 1 - 
If money was not an issue, would you be interested in buying the Jagex security key?
I would definitely buy it. 36% (32596 votes)
I would probably buy it. 29% (26375 votes)
I am not sure if I would buy it or not. 18% (16556 votes)
I would probably not buy it. 10% (8882 votes)
I would definitely not buy it. 7% (6749 votes)
Question 2 - 
What is the most you would be willing to pay for a Jagex security key?
$10 / �6 / �7, but only if it included expanded bank space. 46% (41945 votes)
I would not be willing to pay anything. 22% (19721 votes)
$20 / �12 / �14, but only if it included expanded bank space. 15% (13784 votes)
$10 / �6 / �7 12% (11086 votes)
$20 / �12 / �14 5% (4622 votes)