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From: security@i2pn2.org (Digital Preservation & Security Team)
Newsgroups: news.admin.peering
Subject: CRITICAL: RockSolid Light Compromised
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2025 00:20:00 +0000
Organization: Digital Preservation Project
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SECURITY WARNING ROCKSOLID / RSLIGHT DEVELOPMENT DISCONTINUED

RESCUE & MIGRATION SOLUTION AVAILABLE

For RockSolid Light / RSLight administrators with running instances:

We have developed rescue tools to help preserve your community data:

- DATA IMPORTER: Nearly completed, Go-based tool to extract and migrate
  your newsgroup articles, user data, and configuration safely
  
- BACKUP SOLUTION: Automated backup system to preserve years of 
  community discussions and technical knowledge
  
- MIGRATION ASSISTANCE: Step-by-step guidance to move to secure
  modern alternatives while preserving your community's history

- RESCUE TIMELINE: Backup/Import Tools are ready!

If you are currently running RockSolid Light or RSLight:

1. DO NOT DELETE data immediately - we can help rescue your data first!

2. Reply to this message in news.admin.peering and we will get in touch with you!

3. Full migration support to modern, secure newsgroup solutions

Your community's discussions and knowledge are valuable digital heritage.
Don't let years of technical conversations disappear - let us help you
preserve and migrate safely.

Time is critical - compromised systems risk data corruption.
Reach out immediately for rescue assistance.

DIGITAL PRESERVATION NOTICE:
This disclosure serves as both security warning and digital archaeology
to preserve Retro Guy's legacy work while protecting the community.

FOR EXISTING COMMUNITIES:
1. IMMEDIATE: Disconnect RockSolid Light systems from network (preserve data)
2. Backup newsgroup content and user data  
3. Audit for compromise indicators
4. Plan migration to secure alternatives

Tribute: While security flaws led to compromise, they also enabled rescue
of years of valuable community discussions that honor Retro Guy's dedication
to free, open-source newsgroup software.

"Preserving digital heritage, protecting the community."

-- 
RockSolid Security Team - Rest in Peace - Retro Guy