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Hi everyone -
It will probably not be apparent to most (as the changes are discrete), but I have just completed a major release upgrade to the forum. Typically I perform minor release updates which simply fix background issues, security holes, etc.
This major update added a couple of cool new features for you to take advantage of, and I will be adding in some neat new things soon as well, so stay tuned. Here are two I would like to point out:
You can take advantage of both. Read through what they are, if you are interested, and feel free to use them and let me know what you think. The two factor authentication is important, from a security perspective, for anyone who has advanced privileges on the board - such as a moderator, super moderator, or administrator. Going forward these roles will require two factor authentication for logging into the forum (note this affects about 5 people). In adding such a security feature, we are limiting the exposure to outside threats through administrative accounts. If an administrative account were to be compromised, all of the forum data, email, phone numbers, personal information - all of it - could be stolen. I take the security of this board very seriously, along with your personal data, and want to make sure you know I do everything to protect it.
That being said, ANYONE can use two factor authentication, and I encourage it. It is easy to set up, and is similar to logging into online banking, for example. This will help ensure your account is not hacked via a simple password hack, and you will not be blamed for spamming us all with "free trip to" wherever posts.
Thanks - and let me know if anything is quirky, and positive comments are welcome also!
Jon
It will probably not be apparent to most (as the changes are discrete), but I have just completed a major release upgrade to the forum. Typically I perform minor release updates which simply fix background issues, security holes, etc.
This major update added a couple of cool new features for you to take advantage of, and I will be adding in some neat new things soon as well, so stay tuned. Here are two I would like to point out:
You can take advantage of both. Read through what they are, if you are interested, and feel free to use them and let me know what you think. The two factor authentication is important, from a security perspective, for anyone who has advanced privileges on the board - such as a moderator, super moderator, or administrator. Going forward these roles will require two factor authentication for logging into the forum (note this affects about 5 people). In adding such a security feature, we are limiting the exposure to outside threats through administrative accounts. If an administrative account were to be compromised, all of the forum data, email, phone numbers, personal information - all of it - could be stolen. I take the security of this board very seriously, along with your personal data, and want to make sure you know I do everything to protect it.
That being said, ANYONE can use two factor authentication, and I encourage it. It is easy to set up, and is similar to logging into online banking, for example. This will help ensure your account is not hacked via a simple password hack, and you will not be blamed for spamming us all with "free trip to" wherever posts.
Thanks - and let me know if anything is quirky, and positive comments are welcome also!
Jon
