How can I block populous spam IP adresses?

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So, I have a forum. And I just want to add the most common spam IPs and keep a record of it. Is there a possible way? Or a code? And if there is, how should I do it? Is it possible for phpBB forums?
 
What forum software are you using?
& there's a website with all the common IP addresses of spammers, etc.
 
Unfortunately, Windows doesn't allow Cpanel for some reason... but I can always get a host who's OS is Linux. 😉

Dasher said:
What forum software are you using?
& there's a website with all the common IP addresses of spammers, etc.
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My forum software is phpBB. I know that site. StopForumSpam.com...
 
You can add things into your index page that redirects certain ip-addresses. I've done it before to block a user that spammed my site. I just don't remember the code off-hand. o:
 
It is not advisable to block a large number of IP addresses via cPanel IP Deny/htaccess.

The best thing you can do is install "Anti Spam ACP" for phpBB which checks signups against the stopforumspam.com database. That saves you needing to have a list on your side. Once installing Anti Spam ACP, I recommend disabling username checks and enabling IP checks.
 
It's best to block IP's on the server level vs the application level.
If you don't have access to your server, I'd send the IP's to your host and ask them to block them for you.
 
Can you use stopforumspam? That way you don't have to store the data yourself...
 
A Teddy Bear said:
Honestly I'm not sure, but if you use a CAPTCHA it won't be necessary. 😉
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Captcha isn't very helpful tbh. It didn't stop bots from coming to my site. If you want a captcha, I'd suggest reCaptcha. But for phpBB3 I highly suggest Q&A.


I'd also recommend what Fowler suggested. It's very helpful.
 
Shahrier said:
...Captcha isn't very helpful tbh. It didn't stop bots from coming to my site....
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The statement you made here is a bit of an "everything under the same umbrella" statement. Reason being is because CAPTCHA images vary quite alot. Just because spam bots get past one, it doesn't mean they can get past another (atleast not to the same level of success). I would like to see spam bots get past this for example
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That is effective against bots and human spammers :lol:

If you have a Question on the registration asking "2+2=" then you will find it to be not as good against spam bots then if you asked a more complicated question about the topic of your forum. It doesn't mean that a q&a type check on registration is not helpful.
 
Fowler said:
Shahrier said:
...Captcha isn't very helpful tbh. It didn't stop bots from coming to my site....
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The statement you made here is a bit of an "everything under the same umbrella" statement. Reason being is because CAPTCHA images vary quite alot. Just because spam bots get past one, it doesn't mean they can get past another (atleast not to the same level of success). I would like to see spam bots get past this for example
97697706cj8.jpg

That is effective against bots and human spammers :lol:

If you have a Question on the registration asking "2+2=" then you will find it to be not as good against spam bots then if you asked a more complicated question about the topic of your forum. It doesn't mean that a q&a type check on registration is not helpful.
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I can't even read that Captcha to save my life. :O
 
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