Colin Manson
31-Aug-08, 14:17
Hi,
I've just finished updating the forum to the latest version, most of the changes are cosmetic or security based. The only one that may affect you is this one -
In this version, users may no longer set their password to be the same as their username. Such passwords make accounts vulnerable to exploitation from automated scripts and programs that can guess the password to access your board under the guise of the affected users. This may be done for the purposes of spam or online identity theft.
Users with these password will be prompted to change them on their next login.
As mentioned on the "Whats going on" thread, I've recently re-enabled that section and I've also disabled the Public messaging system. (Many users confused it with the PM system)
If you notice any problems please send me a PM. :)
Cheers
Colin
I've just finished updating the forum to the latest version, most of the changes are cosmetic or security based. The only one that may affect you is this one -
In this version, users may no longer set their password to be the same as their username. Such passwords make accounts vulnerable to exploitation from automated scripts and programs that can guess the password to access your board under the guise of the affected users. This may be done for the purposes of spam or online identity theft.
Users with these password will be prompted to change them on their next login.
As mentioned on the "Whats going on" thread, I've recently re-enabled that section and I've also disabled the Public messaging system. (Many users confused it with the PM system)
If you notice any problems please send me a PM. :)
Cheers
Colin