[GlowHost] Spam-O-Matic - Spam Firewall stops forum spam

[joeychgo]

I noticed today on 1 site, its missing many of the IPs that are blocked... Not all, but many / most. I just had to manually delete several members with IPs that have long histories at stopforumspam.

[djbaxter]

I noticed today on 1 site, its missing many of the IPs that are blocked... Not all, but many / most. I just had to manually delete several members with IPs that have long histories at stopforumspam.

That's the StopForumSpam database. They are still having intermittent server problems.

[joeychgo]

That's the StopForumSpam database. They are still having intermittent server problems.

Any news on that?

[djbaxter]

Any news on that?

I've heard nothing since the original Aug 27 post: http://www.stopforumspam.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=5521

[fly]

Hmmm, why isn't this mod using a mirror then? That seems more "polite".

[ozzy47]

Probably cause it is a free mod and does not have the funds to do so.

[fly]

Probably cause it is a free mod and does not have the funds to do so.

No read the post right above mine. There are mirrors available, rather than the main server. Shouldn't we be using the mirrors?

[djbaxter]

No read the post right above mine. There are mirrors available, rather than the main server. Shouldn't we be using the mirrors?

What are the mirrors?

[fly]

What are the mirrors?

The site is down right now, but from that post I gathered that something like http://us.stopforumspam.com used some sort of round robin mirroring. Was I reading too much into it?

[CarolSEL]

That's the StopForumSpam database. They are still having intermittent server problems.I had the same problem -- had to manually delete over 15 long-history spammers today. (Thought I'd messed up my settings till I read this, so thanks for the advisory!)

Does their being down affect Akismet, too?

[djbaxter]

I had the same problem -- had to manually delete over 15 long-history spammers today. (Thought I'd messed up my settings till I read this, so thanks for the advisory!)

Does their being down affect Akismet, too?

No. But as far as I know Akismet filters content, not email or IP addresses.

[fly]

I had the same problem -- had to manually delete over 15 long-history spammers today. (Thought I'd messed up my settings till I read this, so thanks for the advisory!)

Does their being down affect Akismet, too?

I'm assuming if you change the code in functions_ghsom.php file to use the mirror at us.stopforumspam.org, it will work better. And as I mentioned earlier, is probably more 'polite'.

I have not tested this myself yet, but it should work...

[BowlingGuru]

Has there been any update on this? I am deleting literally 50-100 posts/accounts every day on my site.

If this isnt working, does anyone know of an alternative spam blocker that they'd recommend?

[joeychgo]

Do you have human verification questions setup on your site? Have questions, not captcha.

The other thing you can do to help, its block via htaccess, the countries most likely to register spammers from. ie china

[DemOnstar]

The other thing you can do to help, its block via htaccess, the countries most likely to register spammers from. ie china

And Russia, Syria, Egypt possibly...
Hard to tell really but Russia is an obvious choice for obvious reasons..

[joeychgo]

I just gave an example. I have a number of countries blocked...

[DemOnstar]

I just gave an example. I have a number of countries blocked...

Tell me, how do you block a country? Example: Russia..
I will take this into consideration...

I live in China and there a a few people that I would allow to maintain their access...
Only a few though.........

[joeychgo]

In my case, I have no reason for anyone to access from china.

I use this to update my htaccess
http://incredibill.me/htaccess-block-country-ips




.

[juan71287]

How to enable the stats to show in forum?

[vbresults]

And Russia, Syria, Egypt possibly...
Hard to tell really but Russia is an obvious choice for obvious reasons..

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=146697&stc=1&d=1381308109

hehe

[juan71287]

My bad... I have 3.8.x version and for some reason that version doesnt offer the option of showing the stats on the forum :(

[DemOnstar]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/attachment.php?attachmentid=146697&stc=1&d=1381308109

hehe

Where did you get that page? I can't find it in admincp/ settings/ Glowhost - Spam - o - Matic. ha ha..

Nevermind, I saw the link up above.

[khalled]

Users have been reporting issues with registering and posting.

They get the following error message:
Fatal error: Call to undefined function SOM_Process() in /home/egpet/public_html/vb/register.php(338) : eval()'d code on line 11

or

Fatal error: Call to undefined function SOM_AkismetCheckComment() in /home/****/public_html/vb/includes/functions_newpost.php(532) : eval()'d code on line 26

or

[fly]

By the way, you folks could also offload a lot of country blocking (and other bad behavior) by using CloudFlare DNS.

[juan71287]

So any clue guys if there is a way of showing the statistics on the forum with the 3.8.x version?

[CarolSEL]

Do the auto cleanup settings send a copy of the spam post to SFS? Their site says that without the post, the user automatically gets their info removed, if requested.

Also, I set newbies to go to a usergroup called "awaiting email confirmation" (id:3), which disallows posting until they respond to the email. Instead, it's putting them into our moderated group (id:2), so with the db down, I'm getting swamped with junk posts to be manually cleaned up. What do I do to get it to assign the correct usergroup ID?

Current settings:
Askimet: Enabled
Askimet Key: Included
Askimet Easy Cleanup – Yes
StopForumSpam IP, Username, Email Check – Enabled
SFS Desired Action – Log and Block Reg.
SFS Query Connection Errors: Block Reg
SFS Remote Expiry: 365 days
SFS Data Fetching Cache: 30
SFS API Key: Included
SFS Easy Cleanup – Yes
Newbies Mgr: Yes
Newbies Group ID: 3 (Awaiting Email Confirmation)
Newbies Auto-Promote: No
?

Easy Cleanup User action: Ban User

Do I need to change something?

[juan71287]

Guys i read that it works 3.8.x but the stats is not showing it shows this http://prntscr.com/1wbhcg

Help please.

[ForceHSS]

Do the auto cleanup settings send a copy of the spam post to SFS? Their site says that without the post, the user automatically gets their info removed, if requested.

Also, I set newbies to go to a usergroup called "awaiting email confirmation" (id:3), which disallows posting until they respond to the email. Instead, it's putting them into our moderated group (id:2), so with the db down, I'm getting swamped with junk posts to be manually cleaned up. What do I do to get it to assign the correct usergroup ID?

Current settings:
Askimet: Enabled
Askimet Key: Included
Askimet Easy Cleanup ? Yes
StopForumSpam IP, Username, Email Check ? Enabled
SFS Desired Action ? Log and Block Reg.
SFS Query Connection Errors: Block Reg
SFS Remote Expiry: 365 days
SFS Data Fetching Cache: 30
SFS API Key: Included
SFS Easy Cleanup ? Yes
Newbies Mgr: Yes
Newbies Group ID: 3 (Awaiting Email Confirmation)
Newbies Auto-Promote: No
?
Easy Cleanup User action: Ban User

Do I need to change something?

A screenshot of your settings would be easier

[ForceHSS]

So any clue guys if there is a way of showing the statistics on the forum with the 3.8.x version?

Try posting that question in the right one
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248470

[juan71287]

getting this error when trying to see the stats via cp

http://prntscr.com/1wcdy4

Any ideas how to fix that?

[ForceHSS]

getting this error when trying to see the stats via cp

http://prntscr.com/1wcdy4

Any ideas how to fix that?

Cant help without full error

[juan71287]

Thats the full error, the only thing hidden is 1 directory, which I assume is irrelevant to the error...

Cant help without full error

[ForceHSS]

Thats the full error, the only thing hidden is 1 directory, which I assume is irrelevant to the error...
looks like you have not uploaded the files from what I see from that picture but without the full error or error logs its hard to tell

[juan71287]

Look.. http://prntscr.com/1wctlb

also getting this one when tagging a post and ticking on the spam o matic option. Fatal error: Call to undefined function render_navbar_template() in /home/cracking/public_html/includes/functions_ghsom.php on line 587

[ForceHSS]

what vb version are you running

[juan71287]

3.8.7 i know its not for this version BUT people are using it without any of this issues. I wonder why I get them.

[ForceHSS]

are you using this version of the plugin on your forums

[juan71287]

yes

[ForceHSS]

Go install the right version for your forums that is why you are getting errors
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248470
And post in that plugin if support needed
If you told me this in the first place this would of been fixed a long time ago

[juan71287]

You didnt read me correctly. I know is not the one for 3.8 BUT if you read here people have given the feedback that it works FINE.. So i wanted to see why I was getting this errors,

The other version works great its just that it doesnt have the show stats option

[ForceHSS]

you could always upgrade ur vb forum or edit the files for 3.8 version (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248470) and add that part

[juan71287]

If i knew how to edit it I would have done it long time ago :/

[hinomaru]

As I know, there are many different functionality about this plugin for vb3.8 and vb4.x
I run 2 version of vbulletin 3.8 and 4.2.1 and run spam-o-matic too for vb3.8 and vb4.2 and without error.

So I think you better run spam-o-matic with the version of your vbulletin.

[juan71287]

All I need is, if someone can make the version for vb3.8 have the stats to show on forum.

[ForceHSS]

All I need is, if someone can make the version for vb3.8 have the stats to show on forum.
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/forumdisplay.php?f=30

[juan71287]

Wouldnt go that far for just a simple addition IMHO. But thanks anyways.

[Terrablade]

Folks how does the auto-moderation on specific words work?

Is it a wildcard or what?

If i have in 1 line to moderate the word thanksssssssssssssssssss
will it also moderate the word thanks? or it has to be the entired thankssssssssssss?
Im getting posts moderated that i have not set a specific word for it to do so and I believe its because it s ready parts of the words i have set and not its entirety...

Can someone explain?

[fly]

Folks how does the auto-moderation on specific words work?

Is it a wildcard or what?

If i have in 1 line to moderate the word thanksssssssssssssssssss
will it also moderate the word thanks? or it has to be the entired thankssssssssssss?
Im getting posts moderated that i have not set a specific word for it to do so and I believe its because it s ready parts of the words i have set and not its entirety...

Can someone explain?

I think its safe to assume that its the whole word, otherwise posts would get moderated if they contained a single letter from the word thanks (to take your example to the extreme).

[Terrablade]

Thats what I believe its happening..

I have the word thankssssssssssssssssssssss in moderation
but im seeing posts moderated with the word thanks in it or thank you :/

[fly]

Thats what I believe its happening..

I have the word thankssssssssssssssssssssss in moderation
but im seeing posts moderated with the word thanks in it or thank you :/

But then why not words with just 'th'? :confused:

[Terrablade]

Good question,
Would like to see the coder explaining.

But no sign of him/her

[fly]

Good question,
Would like to see the coder explaining.

But no sign of him/her

*tisk*tisk*

I'll be damned, you're right. Looks like this line is doing exactly what you said.

if (str_replace($keywords, '', strtolower($this->fetch_field('pagetext', 'post'))) != strtolower($this->fetch_field('pagetext', 'post')) && !can_moderate()) {

edit: Wait, maybe not. I'll look at it more later, gotta run.

[Terrablade]

you let me know.. thanks :D

[DemOnstar]

Uninstalled..

Don't use it at all.

Spam Hammer seems to take care of the lot..Although I can't find the original link to what I downloaded..

Anyway...

[vbresults]

Uninstalled..

Don't use it at all.

Spam Hammer seems to take care of the lot..Although I can't find the original link to what I downloaded..

Anyway...
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=289463

[DemOnstar]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=289463

Thank you sir... Correct you are..

[adnedarn]

Hopefully someone can help me out here... Sometimes the IP check doesn't work. I have it set to block registration if there is connection errors, yet somehow I am still getting people sent through the registration process when they are on the banned IP list. Example of my log from right now:

2013-10-21 20:23:05 192.187.114.51 rhymnarmA vestadns@hotmail.com Passed StopForumSpam checks. Sent to vBulletin Registration System.

2013-10-21 20:20:42 66.117.2.34 fluipliek cheektack@hotmail.com Spam-O-Matic Tagged ip - 66.117.2.34 - Spammer Found and rejected.

The first one is a banned IP for a few days now yet has been passed through, while just moments prior, another user was rejected due to the IP address. Any guesses?
Thanks!
Andrew

[ForceHSS]

Hopefully someone can help me out here... Sometimes the IP check doesn't work. I have it set to block registration if there is connection errors, yet somehow I am still getting people sent through the registration process when they are on the banned IP list. Example of my log from right now:



The first one is a banned IP for a few days now yet has been passed through, while just moments prior, another user was rejected due to the IP address. Any guesses?
Thanks!
Andrew

The first one is not in the spam o matic db the 2nd one is the plugin is doing its job

[adnedarn]

What spam o matic db? It says that it pulls the details from stopforumspam.com (SFS) ... which it is listed and has been for days. http://stopforumspam.com/search
Ones that I caught and were not in the above link I submit... I'm not aware of a seperate spam o matic db. ???

[Terrablade]

Does anyone know if placing the moderated words in brackets {dog} works better?

Like the censorship mod. if you use dog. it will ban any word starting with Dog. Thats what i think happens witg spamomatic.

In censorship mod if you place {dog} it will only ban the word dog not dogma for example

[ForceHSS]

What spam o matic db? It says that it pulls the details from stopforumspam.com (SFS) ... which it is listed and has been for days. http://stopforumspam.com/search
Ones that I caught and were not in the above link I submit... I'm not aware of a seperate spam o matic db. ???

sfs = db its what i call it use to making games so I use this

[ForceHSS]

Does anyone know if placing the moderated words in brackets {dog} works better?

Like the censorship mod. if you use dog. it will ban any word starting with Dog. Thats what i think happens witg spamomatic.

In censorship mod if you place {dog} it will only ban the word dog not dogma for example

Why not test it then you will see how it works

[adnedarn]

so if we are both looking at the same database, why do I see that the IP address has been listed there for a few days yet the IP is getting passed through on my board?

[ForceHSS]

Strange it is now showing. Sometimes there db goes down have seen that in the pass. I use this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=294633) along with the plugin helps when it does that

[Jon12345]

Couple of questions:

1. I have v2.1.0 - is it important to upgrade to v2.1.2? If so, how do I upgrade?

2. I am getting some errors:


Database error in vBulletin 4.2.0:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO glowhostspamomatic_log(`date`, `ip`, `email`, `username`, `message`, `is_blocked`, `user_hash`) VALUES (now(), "112.25.11.36", "bradaitay@ymail.org", "bradpitay9394", "Spam-O-Matic Tagged email - bradpitay@ymail.org Unable to connect to StopForumSpam.com. This is probably due to some temporary problems on their website: Unable to check. User passed to vBulletin registration system per your settings at \'StopForumSpam: Query Connection Errors\'", "0", "0f94df251e863a6a6f3bbaaef63eab");;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Saturday, October 19th 2013 @ 03:36:18 AM
Error Date : Saturday, October 19th 2013 @ 03:36:48 AM
Script : http://www.mysite.co.uk/forums/register.php?do=addmember
Referrer : http://www.mysite.co.uk/forums/register.php
IP Address : 112.25.11.36
Username : bradapiay9394
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version :

Any idea why?

[Terrablade]

Maybe deleting the log file?

[ForceHSS]

Couple of questions:

1. I have v2.1.0 - is it important to upgrade to v2.1.2? If so, how do I upgrade?

2. I am getting some errors:


Database error in vBulletin 4.2.0:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO glowhostspamomatic_log(`date`, `ip`, `email`, `username`, `message`, `is_blocked`, `user_hash`) VALUES (now(), "112.25.11.36", "bradaitay@ymail.org", "bradpitay9394", "Spam-O-Matic Tagged email - bradpitay@ymail.org Unable to connect to StopForumSpam.com. This is probably due to some temporary problems on their website: Unable to check. User passed to vBulletin registration system per your settings at \'StopForumSpam: Query Connection Errors\'", "0", "0f94df251e863a6a6f3bbaaef63eab");;

MySQL Error : MySQL server has gone away
Error Number : 2006
Request Date : Saturday, October 19th 2013 @ 03:36:18 AM
Error Date : Saturday, October 19th 2013 @ 03:36:48 AM
Script : http://www.mysite.co.uk/forums/register.php?do=addmember
Referrer : http://www.mysite.co.uk/forums/register.php
IP Address : 112.25.11.36
Username : bradapiay9394
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version :

Any idea why?
Talk to your host about this problem "MySQL server has gone away"

[djbaxter]

Talk to your host about this problem "MySQL server has gone away"

Not that simple. I'm getting similar errors with the other mod from which this was derived:

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
INSERT INTO vbstopforumspam_log (date, ipaddress, email, username, message, blocked, userhash) VALUES (now(), '216.244.87.218' , 'dmmt347ewq@hotmail.com', 'zeeukslzdx', 'Result on field ip - 216.244.87.218 [REMOTEERR] Unverfied but allowed by policy', 0, 'f3c419d6641f368fc5888e9c4a81d2be');;


They usually also say

MySQL server has gone away

but that's a red herring. I'm on a dedicated server and that is the ONLY time I'm getting these errors. There are no other MySQL issues at the times these occur and it happens on two different 4.2.2 forums.

It's the Invalid SQL error that needs attention. Note the double occurrence of ";;" at the end. That looks malformed to me.

It may well have to do with upgrading to PHP 5.4.20 after the vBulletin 4.2.2 upgrade. I'm not certain.

A satisfactory workaround for now I think would be to turn off logging since the rest of the functions seem to be still working. There is no option to do that in vbStopForumSpam (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/misc.php?do=producthelp&pid=vbstopforumspam4) and I don't recall such an option for this mod either (I found it to be overkill for my needs so I reverted to the simpler version).

[ForceHSS]

MySQL server has gone away is a server issue you need to talk to your host

[fly]

Agreed. Something is happening to your SQL server. That's a PHP error and is happening at a lower level then this mod.

[djbaxter]

MySQL server has gone away is a server issue you need to talk to your host

Agreed. Something is happening to your SQL server. That's a PHP error and is happening at a lower level then this mod.

So which is it? PHP or MySQL? And why is it only happening when this mod or the other one tries to write to the log file?

Seems to me it has more to do with something in the mod that needs to be updated for 4.2.2 or PHP 5.4.20.

[fly]

It's PHP alerting you that it can't make a connection to the MYSQL database. I take it you recently upgraded to 5.4? Maybe something with that upgrade?

[djbaxter]

One more point:

The log IS being updated normally and I am ONLY seeing this error when the SFS database can't be accessed: Note the [REMOTEERR] part of the error message. Any other time, there is no error.

[djbaxter]

It's PHP alerting you that it can't make a connection to the MYSQL database. I take it you recently upgraded to 5.4? Maybe something with that upgrade?

I run two forums, four blogs, a directory, and several other PHP scripts on this dedicated server. Nothing else is having any problems connecting to MySQL.

Again, the only errors I am getting are with writing to the log when the mod cannot connect to the SFS database.

That's a little too specific for me to believe it's the standard "MySQL has gone away" error.

[squidsk]

Remove the second ; and see what happens. Having a second ; will immediately try to redo the last mysql statement and if you're using myslqi in your vbulletin it will allow multiple mysql statements in a single query attempt.

[djbaxter]

The key is trying to find it. :o

[ForceHSS]

Did the one I give you work better than the ops version

[Terrablade]

Awesome how the coder doesnt even pop up here to try to explain some of this issues :D

[djbaxter]

Did the one I give you work better than the ops version

Just installed it tonight on 2 of the 5 forums. Will let you know.

Update:

On one of the forums, after installing, it demoted me from Admin to new member, des[pite the fact that I was set as an Unalterable Admin in the config file (???!!!???) and I could no longer log in to the AdminCP.

Luckily, I have a co-Admin on that forum who was able to intervene and promote me again.

Thanks anyway but I've reverted to vBStopForumpam again.

[camoit]

I think I might have found a problem.
When it's enabled it turns off the stock Vulletin IP address block system.
I keep getting spammers from the USA and China getting through even though there IP address is in the ban user box.
On a side note, only the spammers that get through and try to post have an ICQ address. I think they are using it some way to do the posting of there Ugg boots and crap. There is a connection between them.

[ForceHSS]

Just installed it tonight on 2 of the 5 forums. Will let you know.

Update:

On one of the forums, after installing, it demoted me from Admin to new member, des[pite the fact that I was set as an Unalterable Admin in the config file (???!!!???) and I could no longer log in to the AdminCP.

Luckily, I have a co-Admin on that forum who was able to intervene and promote me again.

Thanks anyway but I've reverted to vBStopForumpam again.
you must of messed the settings up it has never done that to me

[unfv]

Did anyone get this afeter upgrading to 4.2.2? The error dissapears when we disable this plugin

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

[ForceHSS]

Did anyone get this afeter upgrading to 4.2.2? The error dissapears when we disable this plugin

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193

Warning: Function ereg() is deprecated in ..../includes/class_postbit.php(345) : eval()'d code on line 193
have you put in the other fixes yet in php.ini, class_core.php, socialgroupdiscussion.php and socialgroupmessage.php

[GlowHost.com]

MySQL Server has gone away:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/gone-away.html

Can be tricky to fix, but it's usually done in your my.cnf. You may need to increase the time out settings from the defaults or any of the many other options suggested at the URL above....then make sure to restart MySQL to load the new configuration. This is definitely a MySQL configuration issue.

I've also noticed a problem where some spammers IPs are listed on the SFS database who are able to register and post. We are still investigating that.

[Terrablade]

What about the usergroups ID'S and User Id's that are set NOT to be moderated are still being moderated for some odd reason.
I keep having those members post send to moderation and me havong to login to ACP to validate the posts..

Its annoying and defeats the purpose IMHO.


MySQL Server has gone away:
http://dev.mysql.com/doc/refman/5.0/en/gone-away.html

Can be tricky to fix, but it's usually done in your my.cnf. You may need to increase the time out settings from the defaults or any of the many other options suggested at the URL above....then make sure to restart MySQL to load the new configuration. This is definitely a MySQL configuration issue.

I've also noticed a problem where some spammers IPs are listed on the SFS database who are able to register and post. We are still investigating that.

[ForceHSS]

What about the Usergroups ID'S and User Id's that are set NOT to be moderated are still being moderated for some odd reason.
I keep having those members' post send to moderation and me having to login to ACP to validate the posts..

It's annoying and defeats the purpose IMHO.
First make a new group based of Users Awaiting Moderation Group then give them permissions to post ie:
Can Post Threads = Yes
Can Reply to Own Threads = Yes
Can Reply to Others' Threads = Yes

Spam O Matic settings
Newbies Manager: Put New User Into Newbies Group? = Yes
Newbies Manager: Newbies Group ID = New group id
Newbies Manager: Trusted/Registered Users Group ID = 2
Newbies Manager: Promotion From Post Count = 9 But you can make this what you want Note: once they hit there 10th post it will move them to group 2 the cron job runs once every hour
Auto-Moderation: Enable = Enabled
Auto-Moderation: Post Action = Moderate Post
Auto-Moderation: Apply Auto-Moderation To Newbies only? = Yes
Auto-Moderation: Minimum Post Count = 1

[squidsk]

You don't actually want them to be able to edit their posts. We ran into the situation where a spam account would register post something innocuous (i.e. "High my name is X") edit the post and then put their spam in that way since this mod does not check edited posts, only new posts.

[JohnD5000]

After initial installation was unable to reply to thread, as an administrator, or create a new thread. In both cases the process seemed to hang-up and left me on a blank page (as far as I can tell it was blank as I was in safari).

I have tried disabling just the Akismet service but that did not solve my problem. Any suggestions? I would really like to be able to use your software on our forums at www.empirisoft.com/support.

Thanks!

[unfv]

have you put in the other fixes yet in php.ini, class_core.php, socialgroupdiscussion.php and socialgroupmessage.php

Hi ForceHSS, what fixes are you talking about? I've tried looking for it on this thread with no results. Thanks for your help

[ForceHSS]

Hi ForceHSS, what fixes are you talking about? I've tried looking for it on this thread with no results. Thanks for your help
its not on this thread

[vbresults]

After initial installation was unable to reply to thread, as an administrator, or create a new thread. In both cases the process seemed to hang-up and left me on a blank page (as far as I can tell it was blank as I was in safari).

I have tried disabling just the Akismet service but that did not solve my problem. Any suggestions? I would really like to be able to use your software on our forums at www.empirisoft.com/support.

Thanks!

Akismet wouldn't cause that problem. Either turn on error displaying [below] or try another plugin.

To enable error displaying, create a plugin in the AdminCP on the init_startup hook, paste what's below as the php code, and save.

ini_set('display_errors', true);


Then, try to sign up. It should show the error message ontop of the blank page.

[unfv]

its not on this thread

Hi ForceHSS, can you help me with the link to the thread?

Thanks

[ForceHSS]

Hi ForceHSS, can you help me with the link to the thread?

Thanks
Tell me have you put any of the fixes in yet for 4.2.2

[businessmeet]

spammers are actually attacking by posting in blog, article, is there any provision to safeguard and get their posts in moderation, this will help make spam o matic more stronger plugin..

[ForceHSS]

spammers are actually attacking by posting in blog, article, is there any provision to safeguard and get their posts in moderation, this will help make spam o matic more stronger plugin..
Put new users who first join in a new group this is what I do and they don't have blog access

See this post (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2457233&postcount=3087)

[Bladed]

I'm getting this error when ever I try to create a new thread or post a reply.

Warning: require_once(includes/functions_ghsom.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in ..../includes/functions_newpost.php(562) : eval()'d code on line 5

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'includes/functions_ghsom.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/php53/pear') in /home/bonifer/public_html/includes/functions_newpost.php(562) : eval()'d code on line 5

What do I need to do to fix this?

Never mind i got it fixed.

[ForceHSS]

I'm getting this error when ever I try to create a new thread or post a reply.

Warning: require_once(includes/functions_ghsom.php) [function.require-once]: failed to open stream: No such file or directory in ..../includes/functions_newpost.php(562) : eval()'d code on line 5

Fatal error: require_once() [function.require]: Failed opening required 'includes/functions_ghsom.php' (include_path='.:/usr/local/php53/pear') in /home/bonifer/public_html/includes/functions_newpost.php(562) : eval()'d code on line 5

What do I need to do to fix this?

Never mind i got it fixed.
glad you got it fixed helps when you upload the files

[unfv]

Tell me have you put any of the fixes in yet for 4.2.2

Hi ForceHSS, I'm checked again all the fixes suggested by the VBTeam and found the problem. This fix was missing:

1. Add the following line to your config.php under the <?php line:
PHP Code:
define('SKIP_ALL_ERRORS', true);


Thank you very much for your time.

[camoit]

I think I might have found a problem.
When it's enabled it turns off the stock Vulletin IP address block system.
I keep getting spammers from the USA and China getting through even though there IP address is in the ban user box.
On a side note, only the spammers that get through and try to post have an ICQ address. I think they are using it some way to do the posting of there Ugg boots and crap. There is a connection between them.

Bump

[The Vegan Forum]

With Spam-O-Matic enabled, nobody can post new threads or messages anymore - they (we) just end up with a blank page.

[vbresults]

With Spam-O-Matic enabled, nobody can post new threads or messages anymore - they (we) just end up with a blank page.

Turn on error reporting.

[qpurser]

Quick question:
Does every user registering on my forum get logged?

I saw in the log: Passed StopForumSpam checks. Sent to vBulletin Registration System.
Means he was no spammer and good for registration?

[bzcomputers]

Quick question:
Does every user registering on my forum get logged?

I saw in the log: Passed StopForumSpam checks. Sent to vBulletin Registration System.
Means he was no spammer and good for registration?

Yes and Yes

[qpurser]

Yes and Yes

Thank you for the quick reply

[Megareus Rex]

Hello, is there a version of this hack that will run on v3.8.4? We're getting constant assaults by spambots for medical and dental sites that it's unbearable. Since I started typing this less than a minute ago, one already registered on my site.

Sorry if this question has been asked and answered several times already (I'm sure it has), but there's over 150 pages of posts to sift through. Thanks!

[squidsk]

Hello, is there a version of this hack that will run on v3.8.4? We're getting constant assaults by spambots for medical and dental sites that it's unbearable. Since I started typing this less than a minute ago, one already registered on my site.

Sorry if this question has been asked and answered several times already (I'm sure it has), but there's over 150 pages of posts to sift through. Thanks!
Yes: [GlowHost] Spam-O-Matic for vB 3.8 (StopForumSpam, Akismet, Auto-Moderation and more) (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=248470), it was listed in the similar mod section . . .

[thienhi228]

Please update for vbb 5, thanks you!

[ozzy47]

Please update for vbb 5, thanks you!

The developer, has said in his other mods, they will not update the mods to vB5 till it stabilizes, and then it is still iffy.

[toutatis]

Thanks a lot.

it is usefull

[speedracer68]

What if you or one of your MODs accidently banned somebody via this MOD? Can you request for the IP, User Name, Email to be taken out of the databases?

I personally don't want to ban somebody legit and then denied at another site.

Did you ever get an answer to this? One of my mods accidentally fed a long time member with a lot of posts to spam-o-matic. I would have to guess that since it was weeks ago there is no way to un-do this. If I'm hosed is there at least a way I can remove the member from the database to prevent him from having issues in the future?

[sffworld]

In this list of words to be moderated, will it work with combinations of words. There are some single words I don't want it to trigger on but in combination with another word it would make sense to stop it.

[camoit]

Someone please tell them that there site has been down for nearly 18 hours as of this post.

[mdawg]

So, once I install and activate this, I am suppose to DISABLE SCANNING vbulletin's regular "Spam Management" under control panel? ACP / Settings / Options / Spam Management

[ForceHSS]

So, once I install and activate this, I am suppose to DISABLE SCANNING vbulletin's regular "Spam Management" under control panel? ACP / Settings / Options / Spam Management

No keep that running

[ForceHSS]

<a href="https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2457233&postcount=3087" target="_blank">https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showp...postcount=3087</a>

[chrisrouse]

I'd love to be able to see a more detailed report on the blocked registrations and banned users. Something that tells me where they came from (IP), when they were blocked, etc. It would provide any actionable data, but it would be nice to have an idea what days/times are being hit the hardest.

[Chris27]

I'd love this mod to be able to remove blog posts from spammers. It does a great job of removing everything else.

[mdawg]

No keep that running

But what about what is posted at beginning of thread?

"Q. Should I use vBulletin 4's built in Spam Management system?
A. You can do whatever you like, but we recommend disabling it. If you have this enabled and have problems, we won't be able to support you. Spam-O-Matic was built to run standalone from any other Spam prevention modules."

[ForceHSS]

But what about what is posted at the beginning of the thread?

"Q. Should I use vBulletin 4's built into the Spam Management system?
A. You can do whatever you like, but we recommend disabling it. If you have this enabled and have problems, we won't be able to support you. Spam-O-Matic was built to run standalone from any other Spam prevention modules."
I have kept mine on and every forum I have fixed and no problems. If you need help with the setting of this or this plugin I can help

[Lemminator]

hi

i have install the app , and now nobody can registered. i become also e error message in my error.log when i turn off the app , the people can registered .

have anybody a idea what can i do

greets

[ForceHSS]

hi

i have install the app , and now nobody can registered. i become also e error message in my error.log when i turn off the app , the people can registered .

have anybody a idea what can i do

greets

If you want help you need to post the error

[Lemminator]

here is the error message

PHP Fatal error: Call to undefined function SOM_Process() in /var/www/lostingaming/register.php(347) : eval()'d code on line 11, referer: http://lostingaming/register.php?do=addmemb

[ForceHSS]

First make sure all files from this plugin are uploaded into the correct folders if you are still getting an error then disable all plugins and enable each one and check for errors until you find the one causing you the problem

[Lemminator]

hi

i disable the som plugin , and the registration is going …

i will check that the files are correctly in the folders .

thx for support

update

the files are correct. all files from the upload folder are correct.

[ForceHSS]

What vb version are you using

[Lemminator]

in the moment the 4.2.2

[ForceHSS]

Have you put in place all fixes for 4.2.2? If you want me to have a closer look at it if you are still having problems pm me

[Lemminator]

yes i have from the vb 4.22 all fixed installed.

since the new version from som , my autom. birthday thread isn't going

greetz lemmi

[ForceHSS]

yes i have from the vb 4.22 all fixed installed.

since the new version from som , my autom. birthday thread isn't going

greetz lemmi

Som? Autom? Birthday thread are these something custom

[Lemminator]

since I installed their new version of the app, my automatic contribution creator for birthdays no longer works. I must release as a moderator contributing mostly.
Although I have taken the user of the spam filter

[XGC Paravain]

I installed this a while ago but disabled it because its not allowing my members to post some thing pops up saying Leave This Page or Stay On This Page, as a test I put the usergroup that a member helping me test this product the Usergroup ID in the adminCP/Settings/Options/GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic/Spam-O-Matic: Protect Groups But it didn't work.

Really I tried and I can't even post can some one help me with this please

[ForceHSS]

I installed this a while ago but disabled it because its not allowing my members to post some thing pops up saying Leave This Page or Stay On This Page, as a test I put the usergroup that a member helping me test this product the Usergroup ID in the adminCP/Settings/Options/GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic/Spam-O-Matic: Protect Groups But it didn't work.

Really I tried and I can't even post can some one help me with this please

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showpost.php?p=2457233&postcount=3087

[XGC Paravain]

Ok thanks I got it all set up and members still can't post do I have to put every usergroups id in the Spam-O-Matic: Protect Groups?

[XGC Paravain]

Well just an update I have all the usergroups in the Spam-O-Matic: Protect Groups and now when trying to post members just get a blink white screen

[XGC Paravain]

Just an update

Its working now I had to update the Spam-O-Matic to the new version hopefully that is the only issue I run in to :)

But I do have one more question and thart is what about the 15000 spam bots the registered, will this system take care of all them if they try to post?

[letsjoy]

Just an update

Its working now I had to update the Spam-O-Matic to the new version hopefully that is the only issue I run in to :)

But I do have one more question and thart is what about the 15000 spam bots the registered, will this system take care of all them if they try to post?

Same question :)

[abvolt]

This is the best mod I've used to help stop spam thanks much.

[Lemminator]

now

i have check my files in ftp . all files are ok

here are the error message when anybody will registred and the spam plugin is on
PHP Fatal error: Call to undefined function SOM_Process() in /var/www/lostingaming/register.php(347) : eval()'d code on line 11, referer: my url/register.php?do=checkdate

[TOPOHTO]

Thanks .. I really love it .. sometimes one or 2 spammers do not get stopped but I used to have 20 a day now I can sleep better! Thanks guys!

[aaronp]

I installed the plugin and it has blocked a few registrations as well as moderated a few comments.

One thing I am confused about is the easy clean function. I think I have it turned on but cant figure out how its supposed to work. I dont see any spam-o-matic specific tools in the moderation drop down menu...? Nor on the user group banning menu like I saw on one screenshot. Am I missing something or is it supposed to be 'invisible'?

[ForceHSS]

I installed the plugin and it has blocked a few registrations as well as moderated a few comments.

One thing I am confused about is the easy clean function. I think I have it turned on but cant figure out how its supposed to work. I dont see any spam-o-matic specific tools in the moderation drop down menu...? Nor on the user group banning menu like I saw on one screenshot. Am I missing something or is it supposed to be 'invisible'?

Are you looking at the mod tools in were a post is? A screenshot of what you see would help

[jimv8673]

I installed this Mod, per the install instructions, and it appears to be ok other than it shows no stats in the stats area at the bottom of my forum page. ??? what have i maybe done wrong.

[ForceHSS]

I installed this Mod, per the install instructions, and it appears to be ok other than it shows no stats in the stats area at the bottom of my forum page. ??? what have i maybe done wrong.

Need screenshot of all settings and footer stats

[jimv8673]

Disregard, instead of all that, i just registered using a proxy, registered as spammer, mad a spammy post using one f the catch phrases, and it got me :0) and posted the stats i wanted to see. Thanks for your effort. More than one way to skin a cat.

[aaronp]

Are you looking at the mod tools in were a post is? A screenshot of what you see would help

here is a screen shot of what I am looking at. Is this not the right place?

[ForceHSS]

here is a screen shot of what I am looking at. Is this not the right place?

You need to go into the thread to see that option but you can use the option u see in the pic it will delete the post as spam as well

[Adam Wood]

I've had this mod up and running since the start of October, and it's been fantastic: occasionally one or two spammers get through, but no big deal. I may delete seven, perhaps ten accounts a week.

In the last week and a half, though, I've just been getting completely bombarded, with dozens, sometimes fifty or more getting through in a day. The Glowhost log shows that it's still stopping a bunch of them, but I'm wondering if maybe the stopforumspam site isn't updating as fast as it should perhaps? I'm just amazed at seeing the same IP address 10, 12, 16 times having gotten through, and those were many hours apart.

I have a tiny site. It's not like I am running some mega-board where one would expect to get clobbered every day with this stuff. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this of late, and any suggestions to help stop it, or at least slow it down.

[Crotan]

I've had this mod up and running since the start of October, and it's been fantastic: occasionally one or two spammers get through, but no big deal. I may delete seven, perhaps ten accounts a week.

In the last week and a half, though, I've just been getting completely bombarded, with dozens, sometimes fifty or more getting through in a day. The Glowhost log shows that it's still stopping a bunch of them, but I'm wondering if maybe the stopforumspam site isn't updating as fast as it should perhaps? I'm just amazed at seeing the same IP address 10, 12, 16 times having gotten through, and those were many hours apart.

I have a tiny site. It's not like I am running some mega-board where one would expect to get clobbered every day with this stuff. I'm just wondering if anyone else has been experiencing this of late, and any suggestions to help stop it, or at least slow it down.

Yea we got hit by a huge wave of spambot signups recently, glowhost spam-o-matic was pretty good up until that point.

Ended up going with the KeyCaptcha mod, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=257294

[TOPOHTO]

It is getting crazy last few days!! So many registrations of spammers going through this plugin! It stop some I am sure but some not :(

[ForceHSS]

It is getting crazy last few days!! So many registrations of spammers going through this plugin! It stop some I am sure but some not :(

Install this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=294633) as well

[DJ29Joesph]

Well just an update I have all the usergroups in the Spam-O-Matic: Protect Groups and now when trying to post members just get a blink white screen

I have this same issue now. I have VB 4.2.1 and SOM version: 2.1.2
I added my known-good groups to the protected users group...

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks!

Dimitri

[Joe Siegler]

It is getting crazy last few days!! So many registrations of spammers going through this plugin! It stop some I am sure but some not :(

Shrug. I haven't had one since I installed this a few days ago.

[miket1234]

The romanian translation cannot be imported. Is not a XML , its a HTML file.

[Dwarden]

User Details:
Username: jodi0155
User ID Number: 159500
User E-mail: JodiHammes015@hotmail.com
User Registration IP Address: 192.168.100.119
User IP Address for Selected Post: 198.211.113.93

... this user fails to be reported to SFS

Username: ivory0155
User ID Number: 159824
User E-mail: IvoryLopez015@hotmail.com
User Registration IP Address: 37.220.22.242
User IP Address for Selected Post: 37.220.22.242

... this user is reported w/o issue to SFS

only difference i see with the User Registration IP address (first is local)
so question is SOM ignoring local ranges?

[ForceHSS]

The sfs db wont let u add a 192 ip to there db add this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=294633) plugin as well it will stop any that spam o matic lets in

[squidsk]

The better question might be why do you have a spammer who's on your local, internal, network?

[webmaster74]

Users reported being banned immediately after signup.

After research, it is GlowHost.....

I can't tell you how much frustration this is for me....

We have probably lost tens maybe hundreds of members because of this error.

[ForceHSS]

Users reported being banned immediately after signup.

After research, it is GlowHost.....

I can't tell you how much frustration this is for me....

We have probably lost tens maybe hundreds of members because of this error.

Sound like you have not set up user group permissions right and its got nothing to do with this mod

[rhody401]

Either that or you have it set to ban/scan user names. That one should be turned off, as many people have common names with known spammers in the database. Checking the IP and EMAIL should be left on, though.

This program blocks dozens per day for us, and has never - not even once - made a mistake - on our forum.

[PattiOz]

I may be stupid... but how to I install this? I downloaded the zip uploaded all the files into the correct directories but can't find the product to install through the AdminCP. There is no readme file in the zip.

[webmaster74]

Good for you rhody.

For me it did what I described above. And it creates blank pages after sign up.

[qpurser]

I may be stupid... but how to I install this? I downloaded the zip uploaded all the files into the correct directories but can't find the product to install through the AdminCP. There is no readme file in the zip.

There is a readme in the zip file
Here s a screenshot how your folder should look like after unzipping.
After uploading you have to use the xml file (highlighted in blue) to install via the ACP

[PattiOz]

There is a readme in the zip file
Here s a screenshot how your folder should look like after unzipping.
After uploading you have to use the xml file (highlighted in blue) to install via the ACP

Thank you. Yes I was being stupid. My unzip only unzipped the upload folder...

[PattiOz]

OK may I say that this is AWESOME so far. Newbies group is a lifesaver. That should put a hitch in their giddyup.

[Stevenwi]

Installed... very2 effective bloking spam, thanks.

[Joe Siegler]

I have a question. Last week, I installed this on the Black Sabbath forums here:

http://www.black-sabbath.com/vb

It's working quite well as you can see by looking at the numbers at the bottom of the page. However, take a look at the attached screenshot. It's some spammy posts that got through and were sent to pending. That's good.

However, to "Spam-O-Matic" them, I have to go either into thread and read the post, or I have to go to the user's profile to act on them with this mod. I'd like to be able to act on them from the thread page. You can't, because there's no Spam-O-Matic option from the thread list page.

Can that be added? If you look at my attachment, I think it would be a lot easier to tick the spammy threads, and Spam-O-Matic them together like that. Any thoughts?

[ForceHSS]

I have a question. Last week, I installed this on the Black Sabbath forums here:

http://www.black-sabbath.com/vb

It's working quite well as you can see by looking at the numbers at the bottom of the page. However, take a look at the attached screenshot. It's some spammy posts that got through and were sent to pending. That's good.

However, to "Spam-O-Matic" them, I have to go either into thread and read the post, or I have to go to the user's profile to act on them with this mod. I'd like to be able to act on them from the thread page. You can't, because there's no Spam-O-Matic option from the thread list page.

Can that be added? If you look at my attachment, I think it would be a lot easier to tick the spammy threads, and Spam-O-Matic them together like that. Any thoughts?
You have the option to delete threads as spam on the thread page

[Joe Siegler]

You have the option to delete threads as spam on the thread page

Yes, I know THAT. But you can't do the extra bits that Spam-O-Matic does from there. THAT is what I wanted to get at.

[ForceHSS]

Yes, I know THAT. But you can't do the extra bits that Spam-O-Matic does from there. THAT is what I wanted to get at.

I would of given you one that i have that already has this option but your reply seems to be a bit rude no need to put THAT in caps

[Joe Siegler]

I honestly didn't intend it to be rude. Don't know why I did that, to be honest. Does seem rude, I apologize for that.

[efisio37]

Spam Firewall stops forum spam

Hi, works with vBulletin 5 ?
thanks

[Spangle]

Spam Firewall stops forum spam

Hi, works with vBulletin 5 ?
thanks

No it wont, as a matter of course any MODs for VB4 will not work with VB5, neither will VB2 or VB3

[MishyMashy]

Had to uninstall, Wasn't letting me reply to posts and wasn't letting people register on the forum.

[postcd]

I experienced Filestore malicious redirect on my vBulletin with 2.0.2 version of this Mod. After Mod upgrade to 2.1.2 it is fixed.
Anyone knows why the infection happend? So it dont repeat again?
Thanks

[ozzy47]

I seriously doubt that the infection was in the mod, you may have got it elsewhere and it was added to this mod somehow.

[pintoBean]

any idea on when you will allow API keys. I've got a fairly low volume human spammer that this plugin started blocking, but at about a 75% rate or so. I'd like to be able to report is other email addresses and IPs to shut him out of others.

Thanks for this plugin, i am having zero problems with it.

[bayoujeeper]

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM glowhostspamomatic_stats;

MySQL Error : Table 'databasename.glowhostspamomatic_stats' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:53 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:54 PM
Script : http://www..com/main/forum.php
Referrer : http://www./main/admincp/index.php?do=head
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.5.35-log

I had the same malware attack on my site. Had to rename the old dir. and create a new one. Re-uploaded all the Vb-core files and edited my config. Now trying to get the plugin's reinstalled. Reloaded this one and I get the error above.

[ForceHSS]

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM glowhostspamomatic_stats;

MySQL Error : Table 'databasename.glowhostspamomatic_stats' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:53 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:54 PM
Script : http://www..com/main/forum.php
Referrer : http://www./main/admincp/index.php?do=head
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.5.35-log

I had the same malware attack on my site. Had to rename the old dir. and create a new one. Re-uploaded all the Vb-core files and edited my config. Now trying to get the plugin's reinstalled. Reloaded this one and I get the error above.

You will need to install the plugin and files again see if that fixes the problem. If not can do a sql for you to run

[bayoujeeper]

ForceHHS. Tried to reinstall the files still same error. also uploaded the XML again and had it over write / upgrade. No luck.

[ForceHSS]

ForceHHS. Tried to reinstall the files still same error. also uploaded the XML again and had it over write / upgrade. No luck.

Try removing all files then xml then put in a new install if that does not work will do that sql for u later as going to bed now

[bayoujeeper]

Ok tried to remove the xml and I get a internal server error.

Internal Server Error

The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.

Please contact the server administrator, webmaster@bayoujeepersoffroad.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error.

More information about this error may be available in the server error log.

Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request.

Apache Server at www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com Port 80

[ForceHSS]

Check server log for more info

[tanzeelniazi]

How to remove Rejected IP ?
1 member email me and he says i am not spammer and then i check IP and user name he is showing in Spam O Matic Logs ?
How i give permission to register again ?

[ForceHSS]

How to remove Rejected IP ?
1 member email me and he says i am not spammer and then i check IP and user name he is showing in Spam O Matic Logs ?
How i give permission to register again ?

I would check the spam o matic site first as the plugin wont block his ip for no reason

[bayoujeeper]

Checked the logs couldn't find anything referring to glow host. If I disable hooks in global would that shut off glow host?

[siterockers]

hanful blocked so far.

perhaps i'll do a write up of this mod to help get glowhost some new customers!

thanks guys!

[ForceHSS]

hanful blocked so far.

perhaps i'll do a write up of this mod to help get glowhost some new customers!

thanks guys!

You cant rewrite someone elses code unless they give you their permission sorry site rules

[ForceHSS]

Checked the logs couldn't find anything referring to glow host. If I disable hooks in global would that shut off glow host?

Did you check webmaster email that you have in the config.php as the error will be sent there

[ForceHSS]

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
SELECT * FROM glowhostspamomatic_stats;

MySQL Error : Table 'databasename.glowhostspamomatic_stats' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:53 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 3rd 2014 @ 07:58:54 PM
Script : http://www..com/main/forum.php
Referrer : http://www./main/admincp/index.php?do=head
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.5.35-log

I had the same malware attack on my site. Had to rename the old dir. and create a new one. Re-uploaded all the Vb-core files and edited my config. Now trying to get the plugin's reinstalled. Reloaded this one and I get the error above.
Run this from the admincp/Maintenance/Execute SQL Query
CREATE TABLE IF NOT EXISTS `glowhostspamomatic_stats` (
`denied` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
`banned` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
`moderated` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
`s_sfs` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
`s_akismet` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0',
`removed` int(11) NOT NULL DEFAULT '0'
) ENGINE=MyISAM DEFAULT CHARSET=utf8 COLLATE=utf8_unicode_ci;

Then this after the above query
INSERT INTO `glowhostspamomatic_stats` VALUES ('0', '0', '0', '0', '0', '0');

[CharlieDelta]

You cant rewrite someone elses code unless they give you their permission sorry site rules

I think what he meant was writing a review of the mod. :)

[postcd]

Dear Mod creator, Dear Community,

the GlowHost Spam-o-matic is excelent, it helps me much. But im experiencing malicious infection regarding "GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic 2.1.2"

First time i had some lower version of your mod. And when i got filestore72.info malicious redirect when comming to my forum from Google (not directly). Then when i disabled your mod, it started working. So i upgraded to the latest version and after few days filestore redirect is back. So i disale mod, and redirect is away :(

Please any idea how i can debug the cause?! Thank you

[ForceHSS]

Dear Mod creator, Dear Community,

the GlowHost Spam-o-matic is excelent, it helps me much. But im experiencing malicious infection regarding "GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic 2.1.2"

First time i had some lower version of your mod. And when i got filestore72.info malicious redirect when comming to my forum from Google (not directly). Then when i disabled your mod, it started working. So i upgraded to the latest version and after few days filestore redirect is back. So i disale mod, and redirect is away :(

Please any idea how i can debug the cause?! Thank you
You have a virus either on ur forums from being hacked or your own pc

[djbaxter]

Dear Mod creator, Dear Community,

the GlowHost Spam-o-matic is excelent, it helps me much. But im experiencing malicious infection regarding "GlowHost - Spam-O-Matic 2.1.2"

First time i had some lower version of your mod. And when i got filestore72.info malicious redirect when comming to my forum from Google (not directly). Then when i disabled your mod, it started working. So i upgraded to the latest version and after few days filestore redirect is back. So i disale mod, and redirect is away :(

Please any idea how i can debug the cause?! Thank you

Nothing to do with this add-on. Disabling any mod will flush the datastore and that will appear to banish the malware temporarily. It will be back after a day or two though until you track down and eradicate it.

There are numerous threads at vB.com, vB.org, and several other forums on this malware. It is enabled by poor server and password security, especially file and directory permissions. You need to lock down your server, update to the latest version of vBulletin and any add-ons, and then check all files from your AdminCP Maintenance menu. You need especially to disallow execution of any files in your upload directories (avatars, profile pics, etc.) and delete the entire install directory after every update.

It's also a good idea to ensure that you have password protected the vBulletin Admin at the server level and change all admin passwords to something secure.

[postcd]

djbaxter, you were right, error probably not in this Mod. I will need to check this, but i think i already found quick fix for this redirect. Adding line:
if($_GET['g']=='js') die;
into top of php code of the /misc.php file (more (http://www.webhostchat.co.uk/business-technical-advice/29421-fix-vbulletin-redirecting-filestore72-info-url123-info-etc-redirect-google.html))

[bayoujeeper]

Ok ran it. Going to re-enable plugins and see what happens. thanks for the help.

[ForceHSS]

Ok ran it. Going to re-enable plugins and see what happens. thanks for the help.

This hope you dont have other tables missing

[BamaStangGuy]

Would be nice if this deleted all blog posts as well.

[ForceHSS]

Would be nice if this deleted all blog posts as well.

Can pm you a custom mod that will do that

[CharlieDelta]

Can pm you a custom mod that will do that

Really? You been holding out on us Force. ;)
I been having trouble with blog spam so I wouldn't mind using this.

[bayoujeeper]

Started getting this error last few days.

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
DELETE FROM glowhostspamomatic_remotecache WHERE `date` < DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 30 DAY);;

MySQL Error : Table '.glowhostspamomatic_remotecache' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Script : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=addmember
Referrer : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=checkdate
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database_MySQLi
MySQL Version :

[Alibass]

Started getting this error last few days.

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
DELETE FROM glowhostspamomatic_remotecache WHERE `date` < DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 30 DAY);;

MySQL Error : Table '.glowhostspamomatic_remotecache' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Script : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=addmember
Referrer : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=checkdate
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database_MySQLi
MySQL Version :
Have you looked in your database to make sure the table is still there?

[vbresults]

Started getting this error last few days.

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:
DELETE FROM glowhostspamomatic_remotecache WHERE `date` < DATE_SUB(NOW(), INTERVAL 30 DAY);;

MySQL Error : Table '.glowhostspamomatic_remotecache' doesn't exist
Error Number : 1146
Request Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Error Date : Friday, January 17th 2014 @ 12:04:10 PM
Script : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=addmember
Referrer : http://www.bayoujeepersoffroad.com/main/register.php?do=checkdate
IP Address :
Username :
Classname : vB_Database_MySQLi
MySQL Version :

Run this query with phpMyAdmin:
CREATE TABLE `glowhostspamomatic_remotecache`(
`date` DATETIME NOT NULL,
`field` VARCHAR(20) NOT NULL,
`is_spambot` INT NOT NULL,
`data` VARCHAR(255) NOT NULL
)

[dai-kun]

Have error trying to delete a user from admincp:

Database error in vBulletin 4.2.2:

Invalid SQL:

DELETE FROM vb4_pm WHERE pmtextid IN (SELECT pmtextid FROM vb4_pmtext WHERE fromuserid = 620058);

MySQL Error : The total number of locks exceeds the lock table size
Error Number : 1206
Request Date : Wednesday, January 22nd 2014 @ 09:56:04 PM
Error Date : Wednesday, January 22nd 2014 @ 09:56:08 PM
Script : http://web.com/forum/admincp/glowhostspamomatic.php?do=som_ban&u=620058
Referrer : http://web.com/forum/admincp/glowhostspamomatic.php?do=som_ban_confirm&u=620058
IP Address : xxxxxx
Username : Dai-kun
Classname : vB_Database
MySQL Version : 5.1.72-cll

Thanks

[ozzy47]

That is a server issue.

MySQL is trying to tell you that it doesn’t have enough room to store all of the row locks that it would need to execute your query. The only way to fix it for sure is to adjust innodb_buffer_pool_size and restart MySQL. By default, this is set to only 8MB, which is too small for anyone who is using InnoDB to do anything.

[SPEEDKILLZ]

Ok i have ran this mod on all my boards 4.2.1 and below. So i installed on my 4.2.2 board. Everything seemed to work nice so i created a new account to test it. Well when creating an account i noticed after you select agree and submit that it just loads and loads and loads it dosen't stop until you hit stop or refresh then you can go back to the forum and log in. I did this a few times and every time was the same. Then i disabled the mod to check and it goes perfect. Mod is still currently disabled. Waiting on a fix.

[dai-kun]

That is a server issue.

MySQL is trying to tell you that it doesn?t have enough room to store all of the row locks that it would need to execute your query. The only way to fix it for sure is to adjust innodb_buffer_pool_size and restart MySQL. By default, this is set to only 8MB, which is too small for anyone who is using InnoDB to do anything.

Thanks, is fixed. :)

[CPOWA]

Installed - Thank You, GlowHost.com !

[SPEEDKILLZ]

anyone

[Max Taxable]

Ok i have ran this mod on all my boards 4.2.1 and below. So i installed on my 4.2.2 board. Everything seemed to work nice so i created a new account to test it. Well when creating an account i noticed after you select agree and submit that it just loads and loads and loads it dosen't stop until you hit stop or refresh then you can go back to the forum and log in. I did this a few times and every time was the same. Then i disabled the mod to check and it goes perfect. Mod is still currently disabled. Waiting on a fix.There's no "fix." It is not uncommon for this Mod to block legitimate would-be users.

[ForceHSS]

Ok i have ran this mod on all my boards 4.2.1 and below. So i installed on my 4.2.2 board. Everything seemed to work nice so i created a new account to test it. Well when creating an account i noticed after you select agree and submit that it just loads and loads and loads it dosen't stop until you hit stop or refresh then you can go back to the forum and log in. I did this a few times and every time was the same. Then i disabled the mod to check and it goes perfect. Mod is still currently disabled. Waiting on a fix.

Post screenshots of the settings

[SPEEDKILLZ]

Here you go

[ForceHSS]

Here you go
First, you have no api keys put in place. 2nd most settings needed you are not using them, so not much point in you using this mod if you are going to keep the settings the way they are. I don't see this mod causing your problems could be another one messing with it. Try turning this one on then disable each one at a time then try to register until you find the problem one. If you are still having the same problem with this mod then maybe a reinstall and changing the settings. If you need help setting them up pm me.

[TheLastSuperman]

Ok i have ran this mod on all my boards 4.2.1 and below. So i installed on my 4.2.2 board. Everything seemed to work nice so i created a new account to test it. Well when creating an account i noticed after you select agree and submit that it just loads and loads and loads it dosen't stop until you hit stop or refresh then you can go back to the forum and log in. I did this a few times and every time was the same. Then i disabled the mod to check and it goes perfect. Mod is still currently disabled. Waiting on a fix.

Post screenshots of the settings

Here you go

First, you have no api keys put in place. 2nd most settings needed you are not using them, so not much point in you using this mod if you are going to keep the settings the way they are. I don't see this mod causing your problems could be another one messing with it. Try turning this one on then disable each one at a time then try to register until you find the problem one. If you are still having the same problem with this mod then maybe a reinstall and changing the settings. If you need help setting them up pm me.

Remember that you can't install 4 anti-virus programs to your pc without conflicts, the same can be said about modification to your forum i.e. you must check them as you go etc.

See my article here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=276547

Note at the very top I marked some of the most commonly installed mods with blue *'s indicating that they should NOT be installed together.

*Please note that not all of these modifications or methods listed will work for you, some will work better than others, and some in combination will work best instead of just one being utilized. I'll also do my best to ensure that any combinations resulting in a conflict are identified in advance and marked w/ a *asterix therefor you should not implement two w/ a * at any given time.

Legend:
Blue *'s indicates these mods are similar in functionality and should not be used in conjunction with each other only one at a time.

I believe Force is correct, you have another modification interfering/conflicting with this one so follow his suggestions and turn off eahc mod one-by-one checking the ability to register is fully functional again. Check my list, if you have two installed with a blue asterix try disabling the other and re-enabling Glowhost to confirm.

[SPEEDKILLZ]

Remember that you can't install 4 anti-virus programs to your pc without conflicts, the same can be said about modification to your forum i.e. you must check them as you go etc.

See my article here: https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=276547

Note at the very top I marked some of the most commonly installed mods with blue *'s indicating that they should NOT be installed together.


I believe Force is correct, you have another modification interfering/conflicting with this one so follow his suggestions and turn off eahc mod one-by-one checking the ability to register is fully functional again. Check my list, if you have two installed with a blue asterix try disabling the other and re-enabling Glowhost to confirm.

Thanks Superman but this is my oven anti-spam program installed. I have disabled mods 1 by 1 to test and all have the same outcome. I have also done things such as use 2 wrong passwords, mismatch emails, wrong string of capcha when registering and it quickly catches and tells the error. but when everything is alright is to loads and loads

Anyone else?

[Alibass]

I've had problems like this before, cleared cache and cookies and flushed cache on server and everything returned but I'm sure you've tried all that.

[SPEEDKILLZ]

I've had problems like this before, cleared cache and cookies and flushed cache on server and everything returned but I'm sure you've tried all that.

Cache and cookies on your computer? and flushed on server you mean in acp?

I have a few times. Like i said it only does this when mod is enabled

[SPEEDKILLZ]

ok so after some messing around i found it only does this when either of
StopForumSpam: IP Check
and
StopForumSpam: Email Check are enabled

when these are disabled all is well. So what would be causing this?

[Max Taxable]

ok so after some messing around i found it only does this when either of
StopForumSpam: IP Check
and
StopForumSpam: Email Check are enabled

when these are disabled all is well. So what would be causing this?You probably have a host, IP and/or email that has been identified as spammy in the past, and when SoM checks the definitions, it doesn't like you.

Refer back to what I said earlier.

[SPEEDKILLZ]

You probably have a host, IP and/or email that has been identified as spammy in the past, and when SoM checks the definitions, it doesn't like you.

Refer back to what I said earlier.



Thanks Man, But This Isn't Just me, It Happens To Everyone. And same When I Use A Different Computer.

[Max Taxable]

Thanks Man, But This Isn't Just me, It Happens To Everyone. And same When I Use A Different Computer.That's a tidbit of information you withheld from us.

[SPEEDKILLZ]

That's a tidbit of information you withheld from us.

My bad, i assumed you would know.

[Max Taxable]

My bad, i assumed you would know.My secret decoder ring and my mind reading monitor broke some time ago. I have to rely on exactly what you type, like a mere mortal! :D

[SPEEDKILLZ]

Lol, My Fault

[Bluemax712]

I've noticed on my forum with this mod installed the "Auto-Moderation URL count" seems to ignore "https" links and allows them to be posted whereas if it was a regular "http" link it would have been sent to Moderation

Is this normal for this mod?

[ForceHSS]

Because https are secure

[squidsk]

That doesn't indicate it isn't spam.

[ForceHSS]

I never said it did but its the way the mod is set up. I have always said this mod needs an update

[vbresults]

The most simple spambots out there probably can't use SSL certificates but that alone is not a good indicator of whether or not the comment is spam. Very creative idea though, never thought of that.

[Nook_Neformat]

Is it possible to block post if it has email in it and not just url? It will be very helpful to my forum.

[Endurer]

Thanks! Going to test this on 4.2.2

[rcull]

For some reason, newbies no longer have permission to view most of my site:

www.carscene.ca
log in with
username: newbie
password: password
-click the LOGO for the front page.

I am running VB4
I checked group and spam o matic permissions again another site which seems to be operating appropriately.

Can anyone point me in the right direction?

Thanks

[ForceHSS]

Checked it, I can see it all but you do have two classified links one is blank the other one is ok

[rcull]

Yes, I just noticed the classifieds thing. I was having a look at "Panjo" but it is gone now.

I don't know why you saw everything :confused:
Please clicking on the LOGO for the front page. I notice that when newbie is a newbie group member the "Articles" tab is missing. "newbies" was created months ago, and may or may not have had this problem for some time. I have just created another new group which seems to be sharing this problem, so it is probably not related to spam o matic, but I appreciate any direction.

I am taking a member, "newbie", and logging in as him. When he is in the "newbie" group, I have a permission problem. I move him to "registered" and there is no problem. I move him to the new "Gold" group and have the permission problem then to "registered" and all is well.

I have deleted the "Gold" group, but the problem persists.


Thanks,
Bob

[ForceHSS]

Yes Articles tab is missing you need to set that permission for them
vBulletin CMS/Permissions

Can Download Attachments = Needs ticked
Can Read = Needs ticked

[rcull]

Thanks!!!

[ForceHSS]

Happy to help

[Barcham]

I've been getting a bunch of new members registering lately with a youtube sales video as their profile homepage. I don't have to worry about them spamming the board as they never bother going through the basic email verification. I've installed this to see if it makes any difference with these spammers registering. Fingers crossed! :D

[nxtgen]

IT has stopped some users but alot still get across but they never make it past the email verify

[CharlieDelta]

Be careful as that is a common tactic. They will verify their email at a later date and then spam the board.

[Barcham]

I'm not worried about tactics like those. I have a very specialized board and not the type of place where people will be registering as a member from the Middle East or Russia. It's also not the kind of board that attracts people who post detailed bios in their profile with all their personal interests. They are easy to spot when they register and simple for me to block manually if necessary.

[Barcham]

Well I'm not worried about spammers but I did have to de-activate this mod. Everything seemed to work well after installing it but this morning I discovered that I could not make a post on the board. When clicking 'submit post' I received a popup asking me if I wanted to leave the page and when I clicked yes, it brought me to an error page. I had the same error page when clicking on Preview Post.

After I de-activated it, everything went back to normal. Unfortunately I didn't take a screen shot of the error page or copy the error down. For now, it will stay de-activated and I'll worry about it at a later date.

[ForceHSS]

Well I'm not worried about spammers but I did have to de-activate this mod. Everything seemed to work well after installing it but this morning I discovered that I could not make a post on the board. When clicking 'submit post' I received a popup asking me if I wanted to leave the page and when I clicked yes, it brought me to an error page. I had the same error page when clicking on Preview Post.

After I de-activated it, everything went back to normal. Unfortunately I didn't take a screen shot of the error page or copy the error down. For now, it will stay de-activated and I'll worry about it at a later date.
post error

[MLF LLC]

installed ... took my forum down from 1000+ spammers/day to a few if any at all.

Fantastic mod, thanks
MLF

[andreas1823]

Hey,

wenn ich die "vblang-glowhostspamomatic-210_de.xml" also die deutsche Sprachdatei hochladen will kommt der Fehler von vB "Datei nicht gültig"
Was kann ich machen damit das Add.on in deutsch angezeigt wird ??
Grüße
Andreas

[ForceHSS]

Hey,

wenn ich die "vblang-glowhostspamomatic-210_de.xml" also die deutsche Sprachdatei hochladen will kommt der Fehler von vB "Datei nicht g?ltig"
Was kann ich machen damit das Add.on in deutsch angezeigt wird ??
Gr??e
Andreas

We only speak english

[Stephen Best]

My understanding is that Spam-O-Matic uses the Stop Forum Spam database to filter out known spammers. However, while it seems to catch many bad IP addresses listed at Stop Forum Spam, many are still getting past Spam-O-Matic. Why is that the case, and is there anything to be done about it?

[ozzy47]

My understanding is that Spam-O-Matic uses the Stop Forum Spam database to filter out known spammers. However, while it seems to catch many bad IP addresses listed at Stop Forum Spam, many are still getting past Spam-O-Matic. Why is that the case, and is there anything to be done about it?

Read this thread, sums it all up, http://ozzmodz.com/showthread.php/506-The-Era-Of-Big-Spam-Is-Over

[ForceHSS]

My understanding is that Spam-O-Matic uses the Stop Forum Spam database to filter out known spammers. However, while it seems to catch many bad IP addresses listed at Stop Forum Spam, many are still getting past Spam-O-Matic. Why is that the case, and is there anything to be done about it?
install this (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=294633) as well as using spam o matic

[ozzy47]

Yes, that is one of the mods in the link I provided. :)

[Stephen Best]

Thanks, guys, for the spam advice.