Blocking spam IP addresses
I run a forum and have a problem with spammers attempting to join. We are a local forum and don't have any users that are more then about 200 miles away.
I can block IP addresses individually but would like to do so in groups.
example-
a user tries to join from 123.123.123.123 and I reject because that address is from another country.
The next day I get someone try from 123.123.456.456
If I block 123.123.*
Is there any chance that could block local people?
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ASKED:
February 16, 2011 8:51 PM
UPDATED:
February 16, 2011 9:59 PM
Answer Wiki:
Hi,
You did not mention the platform you're using in your forum.
Anyway, I think this might be of help for you.
<a href="http://www.stopforumspam.com/">Stop Forum Spam</a>
If you're using phpBB (you should), you can try <a href="http://lithiumstudios.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=941&sid=a2262036f1e1ffe6c2b7fda5ee19430f">Anti-SPam ACP</a> which have a good reputation.
Besides this, there are some basic procedures that should be implemented:
- Always use the latest version;
- Implement a registration activation;
- Use difficult Captcha images
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If you're using a decent router, you can always include an in-bound ACL that only allows certain IPs based on their IANA-provisioned IP addresses. Blocking IP from other registeries and only allowing, say, ARIN-based IPs works great...
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