Getting revenge for Forum Bots spamming my website - DiscussWorldIssues - Socio-Economic Religion and Political Uncensored Debate

**Abedgebeefs** · 03-29-2007, 06:13 AM

Hey!

So I have this website, which I wanted to grow into a forum.

http://www.new2newyork.com

I admit I have not maintained it very well, but it has been spammed to death by bots, mainly from 58.65.239.196

Is there anything I can do?

**Wheegiabe** · 03-29-2007, 06:21 AM

Hijack a plane and fly it into their server building.

**jimmy28** · 03-29-2007, 06:22 AM

Block 58.65.239.196?

**Abedgebeefs** · 03-29-2007, 06:28 AM

Block 58.65.239.196?

I've done that... in fact I blocked Hong Kong, period, heh heh...

Just wondered if I could get them in trouble somehow. I'll have to erase my database, as they spammed about 2,000 messages!

**Abedgebeefs** · 03-29-2007, 06:31 AM

You need wpoison. Set everyone's email addresses to link to the script. Be careful of CPU resources though!

Looks good... anything to get back at these people.

**sztc38tg** · 03-29-2007, 07:08 AM

http://www.apnic.net/info/faq/abuse

**ultramDoctoo** · 03-29-2007, 07:13 AM

Remove the users and insert a jpg Image code login to verify users.
Or more simply, vet all new users and don't let them post until you can Identify they are not bots.

**infarrelisam** · 03-29-2007, 07:33 AM

Hijack a plane and fly it into their server building.

Wow, that was real funny.

I don't know if someone posted it yet, but find who their isp is and report it.

**hotelhyatt** · 03-29-2007, 08:46 AM

Wow, that was real funny.

I don't know if someone posted it yet, but find who their isp is and report it.

I laughed, however politically incorrect and wrong it was. But I agree, find their ISP. I know I was getting spammed a long time ago and I found a site that listed what internet provider the IP address belonged to and I emailed the ISP.

**eduptultyt** · 03-29-2007, 09:06 AM

I haven't used phpBB that much in the past, but try this mod out... http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewt...afb73a9dc99e8d

It's called 'Visual Confirmation on New Posters'. You might also want to change the settings so guests can't start topics or make posts

BTW, why don't you visit SYB anymore?

**erubresen** · 03-29-2007, 09:32 AM

I have problems with bots spamming my phpBB forum as well...usually a dozen attempts a day on average. I wrote a bit of custom PHP code to eliminate 95+% of the spam.

The first step was to remove the Website field in the register page. Spam bots don't actually fill in the information in the blanks but just send a completed registration request, website included. In the usercp_register.php file I added code that checked for a website. If the website field wasn't empty I killed the registration request immediately. Other spambot registration similarities which are now screened for include: dashes in emails from .info domains, ICQ number and timezone = -12, country = rus, etc. All together that blocked about 95-98% of the spam registrations.

**Bridgester** · 03-29-2007, 01:39 PM

I've done that... in fact I blocked Hong Kong, period, heh heh...

You've blocked me too! And I'm in Australia. 58.0.0.0 is not in the exclusive use of Hong Kong. Not that I need to get onto your site though.

**leadmoffer** · 03-29-2007, 03:16 PM

I don't see why you would want to change your forum...

Topic:
Nicole Kidman Blowjob!
Christina Ricci Undressing!
Jessica Alba In Anal Action Movie!

Best forum ever!

**Bridgester** · 03-29-2007, 05:36 PM

I don't see why you would want to change your forum...

Topic:
Nicole Kidman Blowjob!
Christina Ricci Undressing!
Jessica Alba In Anal Action Movie!

Best forum ever!

Well see, now I am disappointed that my IP is blocked.

**Abedgebeefs** · 03-29-2007, 11:27 PM

You've blocked me too! And I'm in Australia. 58.0.0.0 is not in the exclusive use of Hong Kong. Not that I need to get onto your site though.

Sorry... looks like I blocked most of East Asia and Australasia... oops. I'll work on the filter.

**dafodilkemmy** · 03-29-2007, 11:34 PM

Sorry... looks like I blocked most of East Asia and Australasia... oops. I'll work on the filter.

Only on the internet can you pwn two continents in one fell swoop. [thumbup]

**gardeniyas** · 03-30-2007, 06:14 AM

That won't stop me. I will just use a US proxy next time.

**Abedgebeefs** · 03-30-2007, 10:51 PM

That won't stop me. I will just use a US proxy next time.

Are you blocked too, from London?

**jimmy28** · 03-30-2007, 10:54 PM

LOL

I only just actually looked in one of the sections

LOL [thumbup]

**oneliRafmeene** · 03-30-2007, 10:55 PM

My god your site has been laid waste [shocked]

03-29-2007, 06:13 AM	#1
Abedgebeefs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Getting revenge for Forum Bots spamming my website Hey! So I have this website, which I wanted to grow into a forum. http://www.new2newyork.com I admit I have not maintained it very well, but it has been spammed to death by bots, mainly from 58.65.239.196 Is there anything I can do? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 06:21 AM	#2
Wheegiabe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 411 Senior Member	Hijack a plane and fly it into their server building. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 06:22 AM	#3
jimmy28 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Block 58.65.239.196? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 06:28 AM	#4
Abedgebeefs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	Block 58.65.239.196? I've done that... in fact I blocked Hong Kong, period, heh heh... Just wondered if I could get them in trouble somehow. I'll have to erase my database, as they spammed about 2,000 messages! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 06:31 AM	#5
Abedgebeefs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	You need wpoison. Set everyone's email addresses to link to the script. Be careful of CPU resources though! Looks good... anything to get back at these people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 07:08 AM	#6
sztc38tg Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 415 Senior Member	http://www.apnic.net/info/faq/abuse Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 07:13 AM	#7
ultramDoctoo Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	Remove the users and insert a jpg Image code login to verify users. Or more simply, vet all new users and don't let them post until you can Identify they are not bots. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 07:33 AM	#8
infarrelisam Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 428 Senior Member	Hijack a plane and fly it into their server building. Wow, that was real funny. I don't know if someone posted it yet, but find who their isp is and report it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 08:46 AM	#9
hotelhyatt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 484 Senior Member	Wow, that was real funny. I don't know if someone posted it yet, but find who their isp is and report it. I laughed, however politically incorrect and wrong it was. But I agree, find their ISP. I know I was getting spammed a long time ago and I found a site that listed what internet provider the IP address belonged to and I emailed the ISP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 09:06 AM	#10
eduptultyt Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 548 Senior Member	I haven't used phpBB that much in the past, but try this mod out... http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewt...afb73a9dc99e8d It's called 'Visual Confirmation on New Posters'. You might also want to change the settings so guests can't start topics or make posts BTW, why don't you visit SYB anymore? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 09:32 AM	#11
erubresen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	I have problems with bots spamming my phpBB forum as well...usually a dozen attempts a day on average. I wrote a bit of custom PHP code to eliminate 95+% of the spam. The first step was to remove the Website field in the register page. Spam bots don't actually fill in the information in the blanks but just send a completed registration request, website included. In the usercp_register.php file I added code that checked for a website. If the website field wasn't empty I killed the registration request immediately. Other spambot registration similarities which are now screened for include: dashes in emails from .info domains, ICQ number and timezone = -12, country = rus, etc. All together that blocked about 95-98% of the spam registrations. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 01:39 PM	#12
Bridgester Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	I've done that... in fact I blocked Hong Kong, period, heh heh... You've blocked me too! And I'm in Australia. 58.0.0.0 is not in the exclusive use of Hong Kong. Not that I need to get onto your site though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 03:16 PM	#13
leadmoffer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 479 Senior Member	I don't see why you would want to change your forum... Topic: Nicole Kidman Blowjob! Christina Ricci Undressing! Jessica Alba In Anal Action Movie! Best forum ever! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 05:36 PM	#14
Bridgester Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 491 Senior Member	I don't see why you would want to change your forum... Topic: Nicole Kidman Blowjob! Christina Ricci Undressing! Jessica Alba In Anal Action Movie! Best forum ever! Well see, now I am disappointed that my IP is blocked. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 11:27 PM	#15
Abedgebeefs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	You've blocked me too! And I'm in Australia. 58.0.0.0 is not in the exclusive use of Hong Kong. Not that I need to get onto your site though. Sorry... looks like I blocked most of East Asia and Australasia... oops. I'll work on the filter. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-29-2007, 11:34 PM	#16
dafodilkemmy Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 471 Senior Member	Sorry... looks like I blocked most of East Asia and Australasia... oops. I'll work on the filter. Only on the internet can you pwn two continents in one fell swoop. [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-30-2007, 06:14 AM	#17
gardeniyas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 566 Senior Member	That won't stop me. I will just use a US proxy next time. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-30-2007, 10:51 PM	#18
Abedgebeefs Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 422 Senior Member	That won't stop me. I will just use a US proxy next time. Are you blocked too, from London? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-30-2007, 10:54 PM	#19
jimmy28 Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	LOL I only just actually looked in one of the sections LOL [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-30-2007, 10:55 PM	#20
oneliRafmeene Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	My god your site has been laid waste [shocked] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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