🜲 PoLiX Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Somehow, it'd seem SSF was one of the many who got connected into this. Googleing it, have found some phpBB boards along with IPB boards we're effected. IPB Update Note from Admin CP: IP.Board BulletinPM Mass Spamming  IPS is aware of issues regarding mass spamming of the PM system over the last few days. We are currently working on a patch for IP.Board 2.3.6 that will add PM flood control support. Keep an eye on this box for updates shortly. So seems they are trying to fix it. Expect MANY more pms from MANY more forums over the next few days. Here at SSF, the name used was: mignulikz SSForum.net - September 01, 2002 - Rowen (SSDownloads.Com), PoLiX (SSCentral.Com), and Cyberise (Subspace.Net)
★ Blocks Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Rats, I thought someone had actually PMed me.
★ CRe Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 I blame the russians. -CReSSCC Desert Storm OwnerB.O.P. - Alive and running till the end of continuum. 4:L.C.> @Cre I am wearing.. THIS https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Anti-rape_device4:L.C.> Dick untouchable, and my ass will shred your cock http://i44.tinypic.com/kf18ww.png
🜲 Samapico Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 There should be a place where we can submit IP adresses, and get them banned from Internet Or atleast have some of the major routers block them directly http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg/120px-Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg.pngDCME co-developerSSCU 17th Parallel sysop
JoWie Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Heh got the exact same pm from the exact same user on governmentsecurity.org
🜲 Samapico Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Same on Freeallegiance.org http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg/120px-Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg.pngDCME co-developerSSCU 17th Parallel sysop
★ Bak Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 There should be a place where we can submit IP adresses, and get them banned from Internet Or atleast have some of the major routers block them directly these people aren't using their home computers. It's people who don't (or can't because it's an illegal copy) update windows and get a virus who are relaying this traffic (which in turn, infects more computers). I got the pm SubSpace Discretion: A Third Generation SubSpace Client
★ doc flabby Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 is there not an option to not allow a user pm access untill they have made a post / 5 posts? Rediscover online gaming. Get Subspace.Owner of the PlaySubSpace Network (level 0 BanG) and PSSF server
🜲 Samapico Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 is there not an option to not allow a user pm access untill they have made a post / 5 posts?I wanted to make a New member group without pm/email rights... but it's kind of tricky to get newly registered members to join that group by default, instead of 'members' http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg/120px-Half-Life_Black_Mesa_logo.svg.pngDCME co-developerSSCU 17th Parallel sysop
★ Purge Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 I guess I was fortunate not to receive any of these PMs.
Corey Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 Doc's idea was a great one no? http://img855.imageshack.us/img855/747/nationsig2.jpg<br />TÂ Â Â Â Corey S> http://img819.images...48/87908453.png<br />TÂ Â Â Â Cheese!> sadly enough corey, you arent ugly<br />TÂ Â Â Â Cheese!> at least u have that going for u
🜲 PoLiX Posted April 8, 2009 Author Report Posted April 8, 2009 Currently IPB 3.0 beta has stopped every bot in its tracks that they have thrown at it. The issue, the current release version does not. So I think this will be the next release/fix, upgrading the registration spam control to the same standard as 3.0. SSForum.net - September 01, 2002 - Rowen (SSDownloads.Com), PoLiX (SSCentral.Com), and Cyberise (Subspace.Net)
★ 1587200 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 The interwebs get hit by a massive spam bot on forums, and I didn't get one I feel so unloved...
leviathanticus Posted April 8, 2009 Report Posted April 8, 2009 i got the spami actually thank them because i havent played continuum in years and am now going to download it :>
Hakaku Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 hmm so this would explain why there was suddenly 325 people on today http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/zacinu/SubSpacebannt2.pngPSPACE (SourceForge) - Alternative client (source) to Continuum
Beethoven Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 blah... havent been here in years ;\Â So Hi! SSCU Extreme Game ModeratorExtreme Games Radio Coordinator/Host
Chambahs Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 Heres something wierd: All the PM's ive been getting, they all have been labeled "Hi Johnny Blaze". And the -only- place I use that name, is in EG when im playing. Not on any other forum, game, email, nothing, strictly an alias in eg...so....yea...thats weird, and maybe helpful? SSCA Network OperatorSSCA Unreal Tournament OwnerSS Radio Founder Emblazon> when ut gets 300 pop you arent gonna pull a d+ on me and take over the zone are you? lol
a dirty dog Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 wow, I haven't played SS since before my nephew passed away last year in March. Some of you may remember him as link210. I might have to download the game again so I will be able to play when I get a better internet connection. Well, gook luck all, and hope that I get back in soon.
rootbear75 Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 thats SO sad... a spam bot actually did what we have been trying to do for years....   also: it linked to "adult friend finder" for anyone who didnt click on it. http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t54/badgersocks/FHTG/FHTG%20-%20redone%20shizniz/tgmember11.pngrootbear75> here is me nude <spoiler tag: Pervert... how many of you actually clicked this?>Samapico> I actually clicked the spoiler before reading what it was Corey> I clicked it cause i read what sama said first. darkreb0rn> I clicked it because I wanted to see you naked... rootbear75> O.o __________________________________2:IdleRPG> Mr Snuffleluphagus walked face-first into a tree. This terrible calamity has slowed them 0 days, 00:01:22 from level 18.2:rootbear75> for fucks sake...
TruAnRksT Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 I got the PM too. I had forgotten about this place. How does the bug get into the system?  I know these spambots are getting pretty sophisticated. If full registration protocols aren't in place they can register like a normal user and even include avatars and some details in their profiles. Their posts always gives them away though.
🜲 PoLiX Posted April 9, 2009 Author Report Posted April 9, 2009 Don't worry. There are 2 plans in the works to boost population. Funny enough, this was one of them, and a bot beat us to it. But eh, not on as big of a population as we plan to reach. SSForum.net - September 01, 2002 - Rowen (SSDownloads.Com), PoLiX (SSCentral.Com), and Cyberise (Subspace.Net)
AnacondA Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 Whoa Polix, good scam! Now im going to play again wohooo! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v733/Floydraalte/ninja.jpgAs finishing touch, God created the Dutch- Anarchists Squad Leader
Emit Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 it was i http://imgur.com/9kEre.gifhttp://imgur.com/9kEre.gifhttp://imgur.com/9kEre.gifhttp://imgur.com/9kEre.gifhttp://imgur.com/9kEre.gifAll glory to the hypnotoad
Audry Posted April 9, 2009 Report Posted April 9, 2009 Rats, I thought someone had actually PMed me.   Poor Blox, he dont have any friends  want me to spam pm you blox? http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/AudreyND/audryinwg6.png
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