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Jcink Forum Boards - Security
Security - a must for any website, server, forum, and virtually anything on the internet. Fortunately, staying secure with JFB is easy if you follow some basic steps.
Anti-Spam & Proxies
- JFB has an anti-spam feature that can automatically run an IP address against background checks to see if it is a known spammer/proxy address. This can keep your forums safer from unwanted users.
Passwords
- On free services, there is no more common way of getting your board cracked than guessing the password. A strong password is your best bet to secure your forum, and nearly anything else you own online. Without it, you are at a risk.
Database Backups
- JFB allows you to take a MySQL database backup anytime you want. This is essential to keeping your forum secure. If something happens, we can restore from your latest restore point.
Jcink.com staff
- There are 2 simple rules you need to know about your forum:
- Jcink.com staff will never ask for your password
- Jcink.com staff may ask to set up an Admin account BUT they will only ask for this at the official support forum.
If you get emails or PMs on other sites that say they are from Jcink (or any other staff)… Don't fall for it. This is a scam. Jcink.com admins do not need help to become admin - we have tools to do so from our end. Permission MAY be asked of you however, as simply a matter of courtesy, but it is not required.
Forum raids/spam attacks
A forum raid is never fun. For the most part, it is a temporary issue and one that does not usually happen to most people unless their board is about a controversial issue. The guide below however shows you how to lock up tight.
Software/Server
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