Problem
Currently, anyone can attempt to brute-force user passwords almost effortlessly, even without advanced technical knowledge.
Proposed Feature
Introduce a setting that activates after a configurable number of failed login attempts. Users could choose to:
- Block all further login attempts and automatically send a password reset email
- Temporarily block login for a set duration (for example, 10 minutes)
Implementation
Once the failed-attempt threshold is reached, the system applies the user’s chosen block option. The counter resets upon successful login or after completing a password reset.
Benefits
This approach makes large-scale brute-force attacks impractical and takes a proactive step toward stronger account security.
~Rewritten with the help of AI for better formatting and clarity.~
2FA cannot be applied in mass, while what I am talking about can.
Overall, this is as I said a proactive step to ensure the whole Lemmyverse stay secure.