BoxersRule Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 It seems my board has been discovered by spammers. I try to check validating members at least twice per day and delete the ones that look like spammers but sometimes the little sneaks get through. Some are very persistant and rejoin even after being deleted. You'd think they'd get the hint! I've noticed an "IP Deny Manager" in CPanel and wondered if I can use it to block some of these jerks. The lastest awaiting execution is vcemprevet IP: 66.98.212.79 mail1@medicinese.info How would I use IP Deny Manager to put an end to vcemprevet? He/she keeps joining and I keep deleting. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just_Rob Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Just log in to your cPanel and go to IP deny manager. Type in 66.98.212.79 and click Add. That should do it, the down side is if they are on dial-up and their IP changes all the time. You could type 66.98.212 but you would be a greater number of potential visitors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Dick Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Since you are using IPB you can also ban via the Admin CP. Go to the Management tab then Word & Ban Filters > Manage Ban Filters. Here you can ban by IP, Email, Or Name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoxersRule Posted October 11, 2006 Author Share Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks guys! I've banned 4 email addresses through the IPB Admin CP and haven't had a spammer for several days now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCH-Thomas Posted October 11, 2006 Share Posted October 11, 2006 Glad to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telcor Posted October 12, 2006 Share Posted October 12, 2006 ON my board I've taken to banning entire domains (current *.ru) due to their use by spammers. Plus, the possibility of my little board attracting someone from Russia is quite slim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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