Mark H. Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It certainly did on the systems I administer. The ONLY problem we've had is the occasional human registrant that keeps trying to start a new post in one section after the other. They give up and leave, then we delete the membership and ban the IP C block. Problem solved. The new fonts and backgrounds, along with the patch to xmlout.php, will no doubt help. But I prefer the "nuclear" option: overwhelm them with choices to make, none of which a bot seems able to cope with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Munny Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 This patch has had zero effect... I'm still getting hundreds of spam registrations.... this is a major breakthrough for the spammers. I'm even getting child porn posted. This is bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesmer Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 This patch has had zero effect... I'm still getting hundreds of spam registrations.... this is a major breakthrough for the spammers. I'm even getting child porn posted. This is bad. after the patch + backgrounds and fonts, all spam registrations have stopped on my board.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I got 1300 new account today it was a spam bot and i have spent 6 hours or more to delete... I finally patch the system and stop the suckkerrsssssss... :huh: -_- :thumbsup:I installed the patch but still registering HailMaryPC IP: 195.60.174.21 annetzdark@tmail.org Registering (User validation) Today, 08:48 PM 0 days and 0 hours ago 0 Today, 08:48 PMThis patch has had zero effect... I'm still getting hundreds of spam registrations.... this is a major breakthrough for the spammers. I'm even getting child porn posted. This is bad. I took back my previous post and an update i am still getting 100s new account, the patch has no effect at all... HailMaryPC (195.60.174.21).. oradiatte@gmail.com Validating (0 Posts) Joined: Today, 10:25 PM :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 The patch has slowed them for me, though there are still a few registering. Nothing posted yet... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy T Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I got one spam bot today and thats it. They posted a movie and a lot of porn imsages. Deleted the member and post and installed the patch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiroph Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I too had the the JellyDreamas bot register on the same date which has caused me to be on the look out for the bloody things. Nothing stays secure for tool long these days does it? I've since had a number of bots get through, so yes I too agree the anti-spam Captcha now needs updating. This is why I like the idea of Recaptcha, when it gets circumvented, they update it without you having to update your site and mess your skins up! So for now, I've gone back to the tried and trusted Anti-Spam Question custom profile field technique, which worked 100% in the past for me. I tried to find it again in the articles but in the end I did it on my own using a similar tutorial in the resources section that requires numbers entering. Anyway, navigate your way here... [i]Admin CP > Management > Users And Groups > Custom Profile Fields > Add New >[/i] And enter the following information... [b]Field title[/b] > Anti-Spam Check Question [b] Description[/b] > Is snow hot or cold? (Answer in lower case) [b] Field Type[/b] > Text Input [b]Maximum Input[/b] > 100 [b] Display order[/b] > 1 [b] Expected Input[/b] > cold [b]Include on registration page?[/b] > Yes [b] Field must be completed?[/b] > Yes [b]Can be edited by member? [/b]> No [b]Make private profile field?[/b] > Yes [b]Admin and moderator editable only[/b]> Yes I also recommend testing it to make sure it works but I have had no issues with this at all. When I entered anything other than the required answer, the board knocked me back. very very thanks, guys, active this, tomorrow or after remove, but this temporaney STOP the bot ;)http://resources.invisionpower.com/index.p...mp;article=6104 bye bye Whiroph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
media Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It slow down but i do not know if it is because of patch or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Man Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It never occurred to me to delete the existing fonts and backgrounds so I've just done that. Actually it makes sense, if they could read the old ones, why keep 'em? I have 2 boards and despite about 40 bots registering today (prior to the patch), I only got 3 explicit pRon shots posted on the 2 boards. Very embarassing, but not Invision's fault of course. 'Tis the way of the intermaweb these days unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiroph Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 It never occurred to me to delete the existing fonts and backgrounds so I've just done that. Actually it makes sense, if they could read the old ones, why keep 'em? I have 2 boards and despite about 40 bots registering today (prior to the patch), I only got 3 explicit pRon shots posted on the 2 boards. Very embarassing, but not Invision's fault of course. 'Tis the way of the intermaweb these days unfortunately. use this ;) i have tested and stop all, for the momento :)http://resources.invisionpower.com/index.p...mp;article=6104 bye bye Whiroph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarun Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I bet (FSY23) Member Manager 1.1 would help too for fast moderation. I don't understand why people are so upset at IPS; they're doing their best to help resolve this issue and they always come through. Just have some patience and be thankful there's an excellent support staff working on the issue. Thank you IPS Team, for everything you guys do. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My spam protection mod will stop such posts from being made too, although it won't stop the spammers from registering in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jυra Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I removed the old files and added a Q & A to registration. It appears to be working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsutton Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I removed the old files as per to suggestions here and it has stopped (so far!) Perhaps IPS need to update the announcement to mention about removing the files, assuming it's working overnight... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith J. Kacin Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I removed the old files as per to suggestions here and it has stopped (so far!) Perhaps IPS need to update the announcement to mention about removing the files, assuming it's working overnight... We have updated it with that information. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 They keep registering but not posting... I'm using Email Validation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innes_merged Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 the patch didnt work for me and i can only assume whoever makes the spam bots will have no trouble getting them to recognise any new fonts or backgrounds for CAPTCHA i see the idea of changing these to perhaps work for a hew hours before you need to change them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy T Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 I too had the the JellyDreamas bot register on the same date which has caused me to be on the look out for the bloody things. Nothing stays secure for tool long these days does it? I've since had a number of bots get through, so yes I too agree the anti-spam Captcha now needs updating. This is why I like the idea of Recaptcha, when it gets circumvented, they update it without you having to update your site and mess your skins up! So for now, I've gone back to the tried and trusted Anti-Spam Question custom profile field technique, which worked 100% in the past for me. I tried to find it again in the articles but in the end I did it on my own using a similar tutorial in the resources section that requires numbers entering. Anyway, navigate your way here... [i]Admin CP > Management > Users And Groups > Custom Profile Fields > Add New >[/i] And enter the following information... [b]Field title[/b] > Anti-Spam Check Question [b] Description[/b] > Is snow hot or cold? (Answer in lower case) [b] Field Type[/b] > Text Input [b]Maximum Input[/b] > 100 [b] Display order[/b] > 1 [b] Expected Input[/b] > cold [b]Include on registration page?[/b] > Yes [b] Field must be completed?[/b] > Yes [b]Can be edited by member? [/b]> No [b]Make private profile field?[/b] > Yes [b]Admin and moderator editable only[/b]> Yes I also recommend testing it to make sure it works but I have had no issues with this at all. When I entered anything other than the required answer, the board knocked me back. I saw for any one still having issues use this, it works wonderfully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Again, I have 3 Custom Fields on my registration form and they keep registering... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy T Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 ok weird, your site must be really popular or some thing. I got 2 spam bots today one just after the announcement of the fix and then one after I installed the fix. The second one did not post but had the same video in their siggy. I do not allow adult content and both bots had adult videos in the siggies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adriano Faria Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Sorry... my bad: 1 custom field (IP.Board version) and 2 edits on register.php: gender and birthday.http://forum.sosinvision.com/index.php?act=Reg&CODE=00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy T Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 Hmm maybe change things on the skin so that the bot gets confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TestingSomething Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 My problem isn't bots, but actual spammers. (well unless by chance all of these registrations today are bots who post spam links. But I assume it's a real person, probably from this site). I think something needs to be put into place to not allow registrations from the same IP address for x minutes. Allowing only 1 account per IP is not a good idea, but at least limiting how quickly the same IP can regiter would help a tiny bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenomGR Posted October 1, 2008 Share Posted October 1, 2008 so, I am done, everything is fixed. I tried to register so I see what has changed...below is a screenshot of the registration process. Does everything looks ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy T Posted October 2, 2008 Share Posted October 2, 2008 so, I am done, everything is fixed. I tried to register so I see what has changed...below is a screenshot of the registration process. Does everything looks ok? yay glad to hear it is fixed. Oh and about what some one else said about it being a real person. That is possible I have come across sites that pay you to spam links on forums. They were showing it on one of those webmaster sites I think it was adminzone but it might have been a different one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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