Denying Access To Form Mail Folders

[Ninepatch]

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.

[TCH-Rob]

I have found the link. You can follow it here so you can get all of the juicy bits.

[Ninepatch]

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

[TCH-Bruce]

I use Dick's solution.

[TCH-Don]

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

[TCH-Thomas]

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.