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Tyana

Please nuke your fourm spammers from orbit.

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Hi,

 

When I log into an email I haven't checked in 6 months the only re-occurring spam messages I want to see, are not in regard to PMs that I've gotten about Russian Brides, Viagra, and whatever the hell else from PMs via this domain. <_<

 

I only have you guys sent to my spam folder on the alt account. :D (I know... I know... STSF should be spam-fodder by default.)

But that is only because people know that name, which was also getting the spam PMs. :P

 

Kill it with fire. Nuke it from orbit.

Make sure forums are up to date and someone/some bot is not exploiting to bypass the captcha...

 

 

Thanks! :P

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I'm usually good about nailing spammers...

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One informed me I have a computer virus on Jan 15.

 

Send in the A-10 Warthog and use that GAU-8 cannon on these Frakkers.

 

-Precip

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One informed me I have a computer virus on Jan 15.

 

One informed me of the same thing this morning. <_<

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I got some Spamm this morning to from MannInBlackk its been getting , Thather annoying , i Don't know about anyone else but lately I have been getting hit hard with it . heres another name to add MannInBlackk

 

 

 

Thanks

 

 

First Lieutenant Teros Marine Coprs Uss Challenger

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I got some Spamm this morning to from MannInBlackk its been getting , Thather annoying , i Don't know about anyone else but lately I have been getting hit hard with it . heres another name to add MannInBlackk

 

Thanks

First Lieutenant Teros Marine Coprs Uss Challenger

Yeah, MannInBlackk is gone now

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You can add TrekkieGirl to the list. Sent me a PM today with a link to coloholics.com or some such nonsense. Let me know if I should forward the PM to someone. Thanks.

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Also add XandderrMan

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These have been dealt with, as well. Thanks.

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No thank you for Nuking them until they glow in the dark....see our site does have "Big B573994...err Teeth",let the spammers beware or suffer the wrath of...ok,A-9,suffer the wrath of who?

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You can add TrekkieGirl to the list. Sent me a PM today with a link to coloholics.com or some such nonsense. Let me know if I should forward the PM to someone. Thanks.

 

 

I got one to, I've only gotten two spam messages so far but dear lord they are annoying. Thank you for nuking the annoying little {Can't use that word on these forums} guys.

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Frak it! Need more ordinance against these creeps!

 

Send in the BUFFs (B-52s)...and carpet bomb their sorry faces so they will need a permanent Proactive Solution treatment..for their newly cratered face.

 

-Precip

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Can we at least spare the Russian mail-order brides themselves?

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Can we at least spare the Russian mail-order brides themselves?

 

::is working on that for at least one::

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Can we at least spare the Russian mail-order brides themselves?

 

 

Speaking of which, when did you get those emails? I've had email for like 3 years now and I've never gotten a Russian Bride offer.

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Got one named MarcnewYar. He's already posted in the Excalibur and Aegis forums.

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Add to the PM spam list:

 

ForumTeam

ForumTeamSupport

AdministrationTeam

DeletedMember (twice)

JamesWilliams

Edited by Muon Quark

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ColinXHoward: another spammer. Just a friendly reminder, don't click any links or download files recommended by people you don't know. When in doubt, click X <_<

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ColinXHoward: another spammer. Just a friendly reminder, don't click any links or download files recommended by people you don't know. When in doubt, click X <_<

 

Nuke'd

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ColinXHoward: another spammer. Just a friendly reminder, don't click any links or download files recommended by people you don't know. When in doubt, click X <_<

 

Same here. This is really getting annoying.

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ColinXHoward: another spammer. Just a friendly reminder, don't click any links or download files recommended by people you don't know. When in doubt, click X <_<

 

 

Got 'm.

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Is there any way for users to turn off their PMing system or to turn off all private messaging board wide? This is obviously a serious enough issue for folks to be posting here...surely there has to be some fix that can be done.

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Is there any way for users to turn off their PMing system or to turn off all private messaging board wide? This is obviously a serious enough issue for folks to be posting here...surely there has to be some fix that can be done.

 

Users can disable their PMs by clicking on "My Controls" up at the top, then selecting "Board Settings" in the sidebar after the My Controls section loads. Look for the header "Personal Messenger Options" and select "Yes" in the box by:

"Disable your personal messenger?

If you disable your personal messenger, you will not be able to make or receive personal messages."

Edit: Be sure to click the "Change my Account Options" button at the bottom to save the change!

 

Of course this way you can't get any legit PMs until the feature is enabled once again (change that back to "No") but as the volume of spam messages continues to increase it may be worth it.

Edited by Mreh K'hal

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As a security minded individual, and one who's tried and tested many an exploit in an attempt to better secure my beloved computer, I think this is pretty good opportunity to post some internet do's and don'ts for those of you who may be gray in some of these areas. A lot of this is common sense, but I usually pass this information along to just about every who I find has viruses/malware of some sort when I'm working on their computers. So here it is

 

Do's

 

1: Password. I can't tell you how important it is to have a strong password, especially for websites where your personal information is stored, such as Facebook, or your local bank's website. Usually, if someone is attempting to access your personal data that is password protected they will use what's called a brute force attack, which will cycle through random combinations of letters and numbers until it finds the right one. These brute force attacks generally start with lower case words and get more complex as it continues. I forget the exact numbers, but if you have a simple set of words for a password like "thisisapassword" it will only take an attacker a few minutes to succeed in getting your password with a brute force attack. However, if you use something with a mix of lower and upper case letters, numbers, and symbols in a 15 character password it would take a brute force attack several millennia to crack. Remember, passwords are like underwear, you should change them often.

 

2: Use real time scanning anti-virus protection and a firewall. Contrary to popular belief virus scanners are not perfect protection, and internet security is not all about firewalls, but they do definitely decrease the risk of infection by a very large value. I personally use McAfee, since I got it for free with my ISP, but there are several free anti-virus programs out there like "avast!" and "AVG". They're easy to set up and don't really bother you too much.

 

3: Keep up to date on current attack strategies! I know this may be boring for some of you, or you might not have to time to keep to date, but it wouldn't hurt to ask one of your geek friends who works in IT and plays WoW religiously what the hackers are doing now adays. For instance, one of the new emerging strategies that's starting to show up is what's called ransomware. It's basically a really well designed program that looks like your average antivirus software. It will basically lock down your computer and won't allow you to use it until you pony up a large some of money to purchase this fake software. These sorts of attacks could be easily avoided with one simple policy:

 

4. BE CYNICAL! That's right. I know cynicism is usually considered a character flaw, but on the internet a healthy dose of mistrust is an excellent strategy for keeping yourself safe. Basically, if it looks even a tiny bit shady, it probably is.

 

5. If you think you might have been infected with a virus disconnect your computer from the internet immediately! Viruses have a really mean tendency of inviting their buddies over to your computer for a big 'ol virus party. They also will send information to the attacker, such as sites you've visited, personal setting on your computer, and/or other personal information. So, if you even suspect that something weird is happening and your computer might have a virus or two, turn off your router/modem and seek some help.

 

Dont's:

 

1: Never, ever, ever download a file that ends in .exe, .bat, .dll, or .sys. There are a number more, but these are the file extensions most commonly used in viruses. If you're in doubt, the best thing you can do is google the filename of the file the internet is telling you to download. If the words virus and "my computer went ballistic" appear in the common results, don't download it. The only addon's you should need for your browser for regular view are java (java.sun.com) and shockwave flash (adobe.com/products/shockwaveplayer/). If something says "you must install such and such in order to view this page" don't believe them! It's lies!

 

2: Store your passwords in your browser. Just don't, ever.

 

3: Along the same lines, never, ever store your credit card information on a website. This is a really bad plan.

 

4: Post an abundance of personal information to your Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, or otherwise hip social networking/forum site. While this usually isn't a major security risk, since the stalker population isn't really as great as the media would have you think, it's still not a very good idea to post your name, address, phone number, and blood type where everyone can see it.

 

5: Kent will like this one. Don't use Internet Explorer! Especially 6. One of the hacker community's biggest tools now adays is what's called a cross-site script attack. The details are boring, but basically it's a piece of code written into a website than can be used to access data to your computer and in rare cases grant authorized access to your system. And Internet Explorer just isn't up to par. Get a real browser.

 

6: Use Peer 2 Peer download software. Examples include Limewire, Bittorrent, Bearshare, or Morpheus. Not only do files downloaded from these services contain many an unwanted program, but it also leaves a hole in your internet connection that hackers can use to gain access to your computer. Plus it's illegal.

 

7: One last thing, don't use Chat Roulette unless you want to see genitalia. Fair warning.

 

I'm sure I've missed some important rules, but these are the best for minimizing the risk to your little world in a box, as well as the risk to the real world (identity theft, stalkers, being scarred for life (seriously, don't use chat roulette)). If anyone else can think of anything I missed feel free to add to the list. And if you have any questions or computer issues that need fixing, feel free to drop me a message. I love being geeky.

Edited by WadeFKnight

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