Consider making a contribution to maintain the forum and keep adverts here free?

[Marco]

Guys, when making donations please PM me afterwards to confirm, just to make sure it's went through and that you receive your Supporters badge. Cheers!

Marco.

[Marco]

Hi folks,

If you were unaware of us recently being hacked, via an 'SQL Injection', then please see where this matter has been discussed: https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...54#post1138354

The company we've used to install the Firewall are experts in their field, so we're confident that its installation will be effective in preventing such a situation from reoccurring.

Basically, it puts a layer of protection between our site and any hackers, and looks out for hackers trying to break into the site and stops them. In particular it stops hackers trying to exploit known vulnerabilities in websites, which in turn could compromise your stored personal data, if your passwords here are not strong enough, as that's often their way in!

Therefore, I'd like to take this opportunity to ask you all to strengthen your passwords and/or change them completely, in order to make it much harder for hackers to infiltrate the site and compromise yours (and our) data.

As mentioned, we've had to pay (a significant sum), which is over and above our projected annual running costs, in order to employ the services of the company in question, therefore if any of you are able to make a donation to those costs, however small, and help protect both you and the site in future, it will be very gratefully received.

To do so, please click the 'Contribute' tab, at the top of the homepage, and follow the subsequent instructions. Many thanks!

Marco.

[Marco]

Just like to say many thanks to all who have contributed so far. It's very much appreciated, and once again shows what the AoS community is all about! Thanks again, folks

Marco.

[Marco]

Again, would just like to say a big thanks to all who've contributed recently, and to help AoS to continue to develop and grow - and I wish you all (and everyone) a very Merry Christmas!



Marco.

[Marco]

Just to say thanks again to all recent contributors. Every little bit helps to keep your favourite forum going, and your kindness is very much appreciated!:

Marco.

[Marco]

And again. Happy New Year, folks!

Marco.

[Marco]

Thanks again to all recent contributors. Your kind support is much appreciated in helping to keep our community alive!

Marco.

[Marco]

Once again folks, thanks for your contributions, which have been much appreciated, in order to help offset the ever-growing costs of running the site.

Later this month, the annual site hosting fee (maintenance of the server, etc) is due for renewal, at the cost of £440, so anything you can afford to chip in would be very gratefully received! Many thanks

Marco.

[Marco]

Thanks again to those who've recently contributed to maintaining our community. Your kindness and support is very much appreciated!

Marco.

[Marco]

Just to refresh the procedure....

Should you wish to make such a contribution, please see here for details: https://theartofsound.net/forum/show...54#post1032554

Many thanks!