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Onkel Neal · 01-15-23, 06:52 PM

FYI, we've been targeted by spammers, I am turning on post moderation for registered users. This means the posts will be qued to be approved before they become visible. This gives me a chance to stop the spam before it is posted. Some Overlords, and other SUBscribers may not be affected.

It's a temporary measure, sorry for the inconvenience.

Neal

Aktungbby · 01-15-23, 06:55 PM

les green01 · 01-15-23, 06:56 PM

sounds like we need to get the ropes out head them out to the trees

mapuc · 01-15-23, 07:16 PM

Fully understandable

Edit
When looking at the date these spammers have joined I see older days-Like 2019.
However it made me remember something important.

Some month ago when I logged on Subsim a pop-up warning came that I should change code because something with breach.
So I changed my code as a safety thing.
End edit

Markus

Sean C · 01-15-23, 07:49 PM

Most of the spam seemed to have some of the same key words in the thread titles. Words which regular posters never use. Would it be possible to filter out threads containing these words - even just for a short time?

Just a thought.

HW3 · 01-15-23, 09:01 PM

Wise precaution.

Onkel Neal · 01-15-23, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean C

Most of the spam seemed to have some of the same key words in the thread titles. Words which regular posters never use. Would it be possible to filter out threads containing these words - even just for a short time?

Just a thought.

Hah! That's a great idea. Thanks

Aktungbby · 01-15-23, 09:32 PM

...pump, crypto, and free would be good choices at this juncture...

Onkel Neal · 01-15-23, 10:03 PM

Ok, made some changes to the usergroup & db permissions. It's not a bullet proof shield but it should (hopefully) deflect 99%.

d@rk51d3 · 01-16-23, 12:07 AM

PW updated, just to be safe.

nikimcbee · 01-16-23, 02:31 AM

Do you have some sort of automated robot for all of Jim's posts?

Neal, I think you're going to need a bigger server?

Jimbuna · 01-16-23, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Do you have some sort of automated robot for all of Jim's posts?

Neal, I think you're going to need a bigger server?

Platapus · 01-16-23, 06:54 AM

Do what you gotta do to keep this site safe.

Thanks for all you do.

mapuc · 01-16-23, 10:06 AM

I have a question about these date where people join us.

Can you alter these-so instead of Jan 2023 you alter it to Sep 2020 instead ?
So members here think the person joined Sep 2020.

If not-Well then I would recommend you to take contact to members like STEED, Betonov, Gerald, a.s.o and say they shall change logon code asap.

Markus

Reece · 01-16-23, 05:53 PM

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Note: some delays may be encountered when posting

Not because of me I can assure you!!!

01-15-23, 06:52 PM	#1
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Note: some delays may be encountered when posting FYI, we've been targeted by spammers, I am turning on post moderation for registered users. This means the posts will be qued to be approved before they become visible. This gives me a chance to stop the spam before it is posted. Some Overlords, and other SUBscribers may not be affected. It's a temporary measure, sorry for the inconvenience. Neal __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-15-23, 06:55 PM	#2
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,979 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	__________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-15-23, 06:56 PM	#3
les green01 Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Freeman Missouri Posts: 1,784 Downloads: 1405 Uploads: 0	sounds like we need to get the ropes out head them out to the trees __________________ I'll tell you what bravery really is. Bravery is just determination to do a job that you know has to be done. Audie Murphy

01-15-23, 07:16 PM	#4
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	Fully understandable Edit When looking at the date these spammers have joined I see older days-Like 2019. However it made me remember something important. Some month ago when I logged on Subsim a pop-up warning came that I should change code because something with breach. So I changed my code as a safety thing. End edit Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat Last edited by mapuc; 01-15-23 at 07:30 PM.

01-15-23, 07:49 PM	#5
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 984 Downloads: 16 Uploads: 2	Most of the spam seemed to have some of the same key words in the thread titles. Words which regular posters never use. Would it be possible to filter out threads containing these words - even just for a short time? Just a thought. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

01-15-23, 09:01 PM	#6
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,574 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	Wise precaution. __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

01-15-23, 09:32 PM	#8
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,979 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	...pump, crypto, and free would be good choices at this juncture... __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!!

01-15-23, 10:03 PM	#9
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,383 Downloads: 541 Uploads: 224	Ok, made some changes to the usergroup & db permissions. It's not a bullet proof shield but it should (hopefully) deflect 99%. __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

01-16-23, 12:07 AM	#10
d@rk51d3 Sea Lord Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,951 Downloads: 207 Uploads: 0	PW updated, just to be safe.

01-16-23, 02:31 AM	#11
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Do you have some sort of automated robot for all of Jim's posts? Neal, I think you're going to need a bigger server? __________________

01-16-23, 06:54 AM	#13
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Do what you gotta do to keep this site safe. Thanks for all you do. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

01-16-23, 10:06 AM	#14
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,535 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I have a question about these date where people join us. Can you alter these-so instead of Jan 2023 you alter it to Sep 2020 instead ? So members here think the person joined Sep 2020. If not-Well then I would recommend you to take contact to members like STEED, Betonov, Gerald, a.s.o and say they shall change logon code asap. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat