Ninepatch 0 Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Several months ago there was a discussion about using a modified .htaccess file to keep outsiders from using your form mail for their own purposes. I installed it then but didn't save a copy of the modified file, and instructions on where to install it, for back-up. I just uninstalled the FrontPage extensions from my account, thereby wiping my .htaccess protections, and didn't make a copy of that file beforehand (some days I just amaze myself.) I can't find that discussion again. Would someone be kind enough to post those instructions again so I can reinstall that protection on my account? This time, I'll make a back-up copy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCH-Rob 0 Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I have found the link. You can follow it here so you can get all of the juicy bits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ninepatch 0 Posted September 11, 2004 Author Share Posted September 11, 2004 Thanks, Rob. Dick's solution looks like a real kicker. This isn't the thread I was looking for but it's certainly one to consider when I get a better grip on using php scripts. Don is walking me through my first experience - what a saint! The thread I saw was answered by one of the two TCH Mikes, I think Bruce even chimed in. It was a simple line or two of code in an .htaccess file that denied access to the cgi-bin folder. I used it and regularly saw 404 errors where cretens had tried to access my formmail. I was actually surprised at how often it happened given how obscure my site is. Again, thanks for the help! Thumbs Up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCH-Bruce 16 Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 I use Dick's solution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCH-Don 0 Posted September 12, 2004 Share Posted September 12, 2004 Don is walking me through my first experience - what a saint! LOL, thats not what my wife says Seriously, Dicks solution is great! I seldom see a repeat probe for formmail anymore. I made my error page witha black background, so they don't see the switch to turnofftheinternet dot com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TCH-Thomas 25 Posted September 14, 2004 Share Posted September 14, 2004 Don is walking me through my first experience - what a saint! LOL, thats not what my wife says Dont know what your wife says, but I agree with Beth, you are great with php. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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