IMPORTANT-Security issue

[GWSimulations]

I think that Simviation needs a more secure "Change password" form. At the moment, you can change the password, whenever you are logged in, even if you don't know the old one. Say someone logged on in an internet cafe, and then went to the toilet. While they were gone, a hacker coluld have changed their password and e-mail. I think you should have to put in the old password to change the password or e-mail address.  :(

[pete]

If this is a security issue & out of 2 years use I have never heard of this on this forum - it is a YABB security issue & the only way to get around it is to have a new forum.

There is supposed to be a new version of YABB out soon (which may or may not have this built in) & at this stage the plan is to upgrade accordingly.

[Scottler]

Say someone logged on in an internet cafe, and then went to the toilet.

All due respect, but he who does this deserves what they get.

[GWSimulations]

All due respect, but he who does this deserves what they get.

It's just an example.

[Scottler]

Oh I know, but if someone isn't going to take basic security precautions, there isn't much Pete or anyone else can do to protect them.

It would be like asking Visa to not print the number of your credit card account on the card itself because someone could leave it sitting unattended on the check out counter of Macy's and the number could be copied.

If you do it, you're an idiot (don't mean you Graham), and it's been my experience that you can go out of your way to protect the idiots of the world and they'll still find a way to get in trouble.

[Saitek]

Yep definately. I think we just generally need common sense. I would be always very careful leaving my password or showing/typing my password for anything in any public place.
There are to many people out there who want to cause trouble, just for the sheer 'fun' of it. I suggest that improving security on a website is only half the problem solved. I think if we are on lookout and are careful then thats 99% of the problem solved.  ::)

Ben

[Fozzer]

....and I ALWAYS wash my hands after leaving the toilet and returning to the Cafe... ...!
...trust me... ...!
LOL...LOL...LOL..!

Cheers all... ...!

Paul.

[Scottler]

That's just because the second you get back you start cooking, Paul.

[Fozzer]

That's just because the second you get back you start cooking, Paul.

Hi Scott...!
Definately...!
...Just got a very nice cauliflower cheese dinner down my neck, after locking the doors and windows, to prevent the dead-beat, hangers-on, hoping for some left-overs... ...!
It's all part of the security thing... ...!
LOL...!

Cheers Scott.. ..!

Paul.

[Scottler]

Hide in the guy's bushes ONE TIME and you're branded for life.

Sigh.

[Pinchaser...]

LOL nice one Fozzer.  :D

[GWSimulations]

You certainly know how to make an important issue into a joke.  ;)