Preventing Spam in phpBB3
Anti-Spam - Customization Database • phpBB (wow is all of that outdated?...it's all for < 3.0.10)...most specifically, I think we need to implement the "Q&A CAPTCHA", but NOT math (like "what is 2+2?"). Ask something like "what does 'AHK' stand for?" -- or even better ask this: "What is the proper case for
AuToHoTKeY?", randomizing the case the script presents to the user...& of course requiring exactly AutoHotkey for the answer...or the example in the topic I linked to...Q: What are the first three and last three characters of
r7Yc3!0oPp ?A:
r7YoPp...simply adding some required Q&A field to the registration form, perhaps along with adding a "don't fill out this field" field, would help. For example, tell humans "do NOT enter a Website/Location upon registering, you can add it later, this step is for Anti-Spam.". If the bots fill out every field, they die. If they fail the Q&A, they die.This demonstrates/tests different anti-spam techniques...
Phil Crumm's Spam Honeypot (Humans: don't register!)...ANY registrations are spam bots that got thru (or humans that can't read not to register)...
More links...
Advanced Block MOD (not updated on phpbb.com yet)
newer versions of Advanced Block MOD - FAQ - Advanced Block MOD • phpBB
Advanced Block MOD 1.1.1 released - View topic • martin-truckenbrodt.com...I have not used/tried it, but it seems that Advanced Block MOD might be a good idea.
