by Aceman » Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:12 pm
Not sure if any noticed but on 9/1/2022 from 4-9pm we were somewhat offline. Turns out my host detected that bots were abusing the forum software to spam users. The reality is that we were getting hammered by bots registering - so I had to create some HUMAN questions that the bots can't figure out. Examples: On a clear sunny day, the sky is what color? (blue). I did that yesterday I think, but the host took action after I'd already fixed the problem, so I did go back and check all the systems to ensure that the bots had not returned.
I think we're good and if you're seeing this message the host removed the lockdown that required a login/pass. Just wanted you to be aware if you noticed, and let you know the site was NOT hacked.
Not sure if any noticed but on 9/1/2022 from 4-9pm we were somewhat offline. Turns out my host detected that bots were abusing the forum software to spam users. The reality is that we were getting hammered by bots registering - so I had to create some HUMAN questions that the bots can't figure out. Examples: On a clear sunny day, the sky is what color? (blue). I did that yesterday I think, but the host took action after I'd already fixed the problem, so I did go back and check all the systems to ensure that the bots had not returned.
I think we're good and if you're seeing this message the host removed the lockdown that required a login/pass. Just wanted you to be aware if you noticed, and let you know the site was NOT hacked.