We actively maintain security for the following versions:

We take security seriously. If you discover a security vulnerability, please follow these steps:

DO NOT create a public GitHub issue for security vulnerabilities. Instead:

1. Email us directly at: security@acshadows-offline.com
2. Use our security form: Security Report Form
3. Contact maintainers via Discord: Security Channel

When reporting a vulnerability, please provide:

• Description: Clear explanation of the issue
• Steps to reproduce: Detailed reproduction steps
• Impact assessment: Potential damage/risk level
• Suggested fix: If you have ideas for resolution
• Timeline: When you discovered the issue

• Initial response: Within 24 hours
• Status update: Within 3 days
• Resolution: Within 30 days (depending on complexity)

• Input validation and sanitization
• Authentication and authorization
• Data encryption and protection
• Secure file handling
• Memory safety and buffer overflows

• Secure communication protocols
• API endpoint protection
• Rate limiting and DDoS protection
• SSL/TLS implementation
• Certificate validation

• Anti-cheat system integrity
• Save file protection
• Modding security considerations
• Performance monitoring
• Resource usage validation

• Multi-factor authentication for admin access
• Role-based access control
• Session management
• Token-based authentication
• Secure password policies

• Encryption at rest and in transit
• Secure key management
• Data anonymization
• Privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA)
• Regular security audits

• Regular security updates
• Vulnerability scanning
• Intrusion detection
• Backup security
• Disaster recovery plans

• Static code analysis
• Dependency vulnerability scanning
• Automated security tests
• Penetration testing
• Code quality checks

• Security code reviews
• Manual penetration testing
• Social engineering tests
• Physical security audits
• Third-party security assessments

• Code follows security best practices
• No hardcoded credentials
• Input validation implemented
• Error handling doesn't leak information
• Dependencies are up to date
• Security tests included

• Download from official sources only
• Verify file checksums
• Keep software updated
• Use antivirus software
• Report suspicious activity
• Follow security guidelines

We recognize security researchers who help improve our security:

• Security Researchers: Find and report vulnerabilities
• Code Reviewers: Identify security issues in code
• Documentation Contributors: Improve security docs
• Community Moderators: Maintain secure environment

• Bug bounty: Rewards for critical vulnerabilities
• Acknowledgments: Public recognition for contributions
• Swag: Security researcher merchandise
• Partnership: Long-term collaboration opportunities

• OWASP Top 10
• CWE/SANS Top 25
• NIST Cybersecurity Framework
• GitHub Security Lab

• Security Best Practices
• Secure Development Guide
• Incident Response Plan
• Security Architecture

1. Detection: Identify and confirm security incident
2. Assessment: Evaluate impact and scope
3. Containment: Isolate and contain the threat
4. Eradication: Remove the threat completely
5. Recovery: Restore normal operations
6. Lessons Learned: Document and improve

• Security Team: security@acshadows-offline.com
• Emergency Hotline: +1-XXX-XXX-XXXX
• Discord Emergency: #security-emergency
• On-Call Engineer: @security-oncall

• Monthly: Security dependency updates
• Quarterly: Security policy review
• Annually: Comprehensive security audit
• As needed: Critical security patches

• Critical: Immediate action required
• High: Action required within 24 hours
• Medium: Action required within 7 days
• Low: Action required within 30 days

Thank you for helping keep our community secure! Your vigilance and responsible disclosure help protect everyone who uses our software.

Remember: Security is everyone's responsibility. Stay vigilant, report issues, and help us maintain a secure environment! 🔒