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<p>Imported from wiki.hackforums.net public API</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&lt;!-- Imported from https://wiki.hackforums.net/April_Fools_2015 source revision 2015-08-08T21:45:35Z --&gt;<br /> ==Overview==<br /> 2015 was the seventh official [[April Fools|Hack Forums April Fool’s event]]. This year members were told to activate 2 Factor Authentication on their accounts by clicking on a link. The link led to a page wishing the members a Happy April Fools.<br /> <br /> ==Specifics==<br /> The header banner of the website told users that 2 Factor Authentication had been released and visit [http://www.hackforums.net/2fa.php this link] to register. Upon visiting the link, members were show a QR Code which led to a [http://www.hackforums.net/aprilfools2015.php page] saying<br /> &lt;blockquote&gt;April Fools! Yes, I know you want 2FA and seriously it&#039;s coming but for now I got a joke out of it.&lt;/blockquote&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Effects==<br /> Older members were expecting a prank, however, many were fooled by the 2 Factor Autentication banner because it was common knowledge that [[Omniscient]] had been working on it. <br /> <br /> Omniscient [http://www.hackforums.net/showthread.php?tid=4774470 released] a working Gauth 2-Factor Authentication System 10 days later.<br /> <br /> ==Record of the event==<br /> http://www.hackforums.net/aprilfools2015.php<br /> <br /> [[Category:NotableEvents]]</div>

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