OP 02 March, 2024 - 08:26 PM
Enhancing Forum Security with Security Questions as additional 2FA
Some users of this forum has reported troubles while the Two-Factor is enabled, such as constant requirements of login even if your IP matches or just being annoyed with the constant pop up
Users have reported anonnying to enter their 2FA codes frequently, even when accessing the forum from a recognized IP address or device.
This frequent requirement for authentication interrupts the user's comfort and can be perceived as unnecessary.
These interruptions can hinder user productivity and detract from the overall user experience.
Some users may find the process of setting up and using 2FA confusing or hard to understand, leading to frustration to enable this security feature.
Complex authentication procedures may stop users from using the 2FA system, even when it's increase the security overwhelming.
Users have reported anonnying to enter their 2FA codes frequently, even when accessing the forum from a recognized IP address or device.
This frequent requirement for authentication interrupts the user's comfort and can be perceived as unnecessary.
These interruptions can hinder user productivity and detract from the overall user experience.
Some users may find the process of setting up and using 2FA confusing or hard to understand, leading to frustration to enable this security feature.
Complex authentication procedures may stop users from using the 2FA system, even when it's increase the security overwhelming.
How this issues can be cleared and be easier for users?
Security Question!
Benefits of Security Questions:
- Enhanced Account Security: Security Question provides an additional layer of protection, even for users who do not enable 2FA. This helps safeguard accounts against unauthorized access and account theft.
- Customization: Users have the flexibility to choose security questions that are relevant to them, making it easier to remember their answers.
- Account Recovery: Security questions serve as a reliable method for verifying the identity of users during the account recovery process, reducing the risk of fraudulent attempts to access accounts.
Q&A:
How this will increase security even for Non-2FA Users?
- Security questions offer an additional layer of protection for all users, including those who do not enable 2FA. Even without 2FA, users are required to set up security questions during registration or account settings, enhancing the overall security of their accounts.
IP Matching for Login:
- If you log-in with the same IP address matching your account, nothing will pop-up (Not 2FA Enabled). By combining IP recognition with security questions, it adds an extra layer of verification, especially in cases where IP addresses may change.
- If you lose your security quesiton, you may ask for an account password reset with all information required, related to your account and last actions, either way you'll be security locked as always.