Topic: Two-Factor Authentication for BitcoinTalk - page 2. (Read 3124 times)
2FA would be great. My former account got hacked due the low account security here...
Considering it hasn't been mentioned, don't forget that a brand new forum software is currently in development: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=167.0
And yes, it will have 2FA.
And yes, it will have 2FA.
From reading the "Fancy Authentication" section of the new forum software requirements document, it could optionally be more than just two factor.
There will be alternative authentication types, and we will be given the option to configure which combination of these is required to log in. So you will be able to generate auth-rules like "(PGP AND OpenVPN) OR BTCAddress".
I hope Slickage can pull it off. It would make the forum's authentication system one of the most sophisticated on the internet.
I created a "2FA modification for SMF 1.1.19" some time ago. And was hoping other people could test it before implementing it to bitcointalk:
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.7733979
Adding the modification to SMF is very easy to do.
I personally only still had to try if the "default SMF multiple login tries method" was sufficient against brute-forcing. But perhaps I can do this any time soon so theymos can really use it for the forum. Theymos did reply quickly to me and already gave me some feedback, but he is also hoping the public can audit my code to make sure it's secure.
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.7733979
Adding the modification to SMF is very easy to do.
I personally only still had to try if the "default SMF multiple login tries method" was sufficient against brute-forcing. But perhaps I can do this any time soon so theymos can really use it for the forum. Theymos did reply quickly to me and already gave me some feedback, but he is also hoping the public can audit my code to make sure it's secure.
Considering it hasn't been mentioned, don't forget that a brand new forum software is currently in development: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=167.0
And yes, it will have 2FA.
And yes, it will have 2FA.
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Any plans for implementing some sort of a 2FA in the new forum? (this is especially important for people conducting trades over the forum)
Yes, there will be 2FA.[...]
I hope it does, it will increase the security of the accounts but 2fa has its problems as well, sometimes I have so much trouble accessing my blockchain.info wallet because the 2fa message is not received due to whatever reasons.
Considering it hasn't been mentioned, don't forget that a brand new forum software is currently in development: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?board=167.0
And yes, it will have 2FA.
And yes, it will have 2FA.
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Any plans for implementing some sort of a 2FA in the new forum? (this is especially important for people conducting trades over the forum)
Yes, there will be 2FA.[...]
Theymos has previously said that it would be too difficult to implement via SMF. I believe there is a multiple BTC bounty to be able to write a code for 2FA and get theymos to implement (meaning it needs to be audit-able and to work well with SMF).
I see, that is quite unfortunate
Hopefully it will be fulfilled in the near future. Appreciate the insight, buddy!
Theymos has previously said that it would be too difficult to implement via SMF. I believe there is a multiple BTC bounty to be able to write a code for 2FA and get theymos to implement (meaning it needs to be audit-able and to work well with SMF).
Hey, I was wondering if there would be any future plans to implement some sort of 2FA (two factor) authentication for bitcointalk accounts to further prevent hackings and stolen accounts.
I personally try to use the most secure and different passwords on all my accounts and e-mails but 2FA really helps me feel a lot safer, especially if any private or sensitive information is being transmitted. In bitcointalk's case, sensitive info may be transferred via PMs.
What do you guys think? I have seen some other forums implement 2FA (SMS, e-mail, Google auth) and it really gives me a peace of mind.
I personally try to use the most secure and different passwords on all my accounts and e-mails but 2FA really helps me feel a lot safer, especially if any private or sensitive information is being transmitted. In bitcointalk's case, sensitive info may be transferred via PMs.
What do you guys think? I have seen some other forums implement 2FA (SMS, e-mail, Google auth) and it really gives me a peace of mind.
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