About this tag
Profile posts on WindowsForum are user-generated messages displayed on member profile pages, similar to a public wall. In a past security incident, spammers exploited profile posts to spread spam across thousands of accounts, prompting enhanced anti-spam measures. The feature was later updated with new capabilities as part of broader forum improvements, including better moderation tools and mobile app updates. Profile posts remain a core part of the forum's social interaction, allowing members to leave public messages for each other. The tag covers discussions about the feature itself, its security implications, and related forum updates.
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WindowsForum Security breach
Unfortunately Windowsforum.com suffered an extreme spam event at the weekend. The spammer initially struck Friday by managing to create a large number of false accounts. These accounts went unnoticed until Sunday by which time every account had profile posts showing. As soon as they were...- kemical
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- breach community event false forum inconvenience incursion issues maintenance profileposts safety security spam tools tracking upload user account user management windows forum
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- Forum: Forum Announcements
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VIDEO August 8, 2014 - What's New on the Forums
Hi, today, I actually talk to you and show you some of our updates. Enjoy! Highlight for quote and multi-quote. Ban from thread option for moderators. Mobile apps updated. New anti-spam tools during registration. PHP updated. Litespeed Web Server updated. New polling features added. New Profile...- Mike
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- anti-spam forum mobile apps moderation moderators php polls profileposts update web server
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- Forum: Forum Announcements