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ADMIN: Two-Factor Authentication (TFA) Is Now Available For Added Security

  1. oddboy Zero to Grail+2998 In Six Months Nov 18, 2021

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    Some data shows that enabling two factor thwarts 100% of automated attacks based on stolen lists and the like...

    (Done via Google Authenticator app)

    Awesome move @dsio and @Trev ! Thank you!
     
  2. MTROIS Nov 18, 2021

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    Just added OF to my Authy app and it works like a charm!!!:thumbsup:
     
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  3. 3nicewatches $100 well spent Nov 18, 2021

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    Fantastic! Any site that offers TFA, I enable it. And thanks for providing the authenticator app option…always my choice when offered.
     
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  4. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 18, 2021

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    This is very true, nothing is perfect, but this is an extremely strong method of defending your account.

    The app option is definitely the gold standard, so anyone who does know how to use it should if they can as it offers the absolute best protection but for those that aren’t as tech savvy or have difficulty with phone apps the email approach is still a massive benefit.
     
  5. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Nov 18, 2021

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    I only use my MacBook Pro M1 Big Sur for Omega Forums, almost never on my phone.

    I've activated email TFA and it works :thumbsup:.

    Is there a TFA App option that will work on a laptop?

    Edit: I found Zoho, appears to be the only one at the moment.
     
  6. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 18, 2021

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    So the way the phone app works is you just install it and set it up and then any time you sign in on your Mac, you flip the app open on your phone and the code will be right there and it changes every 30 seconds or so, so the app isn’t for using OF on your phone it’s just a standalone means of getting that single use code
     
  7. Dash1 Nov 19, 2021

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    Done. Like everything on this site, super easy to use. Thanks guys!
     
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  8. JimInOz Melbourne Australia Nov 19, 2021

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    Thanks Ash. As soon as I get home I'll set it up.
    I'm in Port Campbell for a week and I left my phone and wallet behind at home :mad:::censored::.

    However, I've been able to survive with a credit card borrowed from Ms JiO, so all is not lost :D.

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  9. rob#1 Nov 19, 2021

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    Nice! Great job guys :thumbsup:
     
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  10. Barking mad Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder Nov 19, 2021

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    However, I've been able to survive with a credit card borrowed from Ms JiO, so all is not lost :D.

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    Not at all planned of course;)
     
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  11. 140dave Nov 19, 2021

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    2FA on, easy enough, thanks for adding!
     
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  12. Larry S Color Commentator for the Hyperbole. Nov 20, 2021

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    Ugh … Thanks for doing this. At my age this requires more focus than while sucking down my first cup of joe. Having had my FB account emulated a few weeks ago, super creepy, I’m gonna do this.
     
  13. Darlinboy Pratts! Will I B******S!!! Nov 20, 2021

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    Another notch in the OF continuous improvement belt. :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Nov 20, 2021

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    Honestly I think you should implement a professional solution like Okta. Then we can start provisioning users on Azure AD and expand the services offered to email and custom sub domains. Perhaps resell office 365 subscriptions to pay for it. 229458DE-3F48-4132-B1FF-27579E5E202C.jpeg
     
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  15. JwRosenthal Nov 20, 2021

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    ¥<££¥|!!€{€!,££\€~^{%^]!|! Email ~€£,!?\€£~!!! subscriptions ~€>{<>.!£|£ pay for it.

    ^^ that’s what I just read.
     
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  16. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 20, 2021

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    He’s joking about going down the Microsoft / Corporate overkill rabbit hole which we’re not inclined towards
     
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  17. Foo2rama Keeps his worms in a ball instead of a can. Nov 20, 2021

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    Obviously they should move the forum onto a SaaS type service in the cloud which tied with mfa would reduce the attack surface while expanding the possibilities of additional services with increased security against external bad actors. This action would drive user retention and open possibilities for future monetization opportunities.
     
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  18. JwRosenthal Nov 20, 2021

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    YOU ARE MAKING MY BRAIN HURT!!!
     
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  19. dsio Ash @ ΩF Staff Member Nov 24, 2021

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    We’ve now made this mandatory for moderators and for a select group of people that may be a target, will be expanding it to dealers and frequent sellers / important people soon
     
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  20. Toishome Nov 24, 2021

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    Feel safer already :thumbsup: