Proxy Alert

[TheInsaneManiac]

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/external/2013/08/7.jpg

FORMALLY KNOWN AS TOR ALERT! PROXY ALERT TAKES CONTROL OF YOUR FORUMS WITH THE NEXT LEVEL OF PROTECTION! 3.8 VERSION HERE (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=301377).

I've searched high and low for a modification that can detect Tor or proxy users. Personally I've had one too many banned members just create another identity and troll about. Now let proxies and TOR... Give you problems NO MOR! Now when those pesky proxy and Tor users visit your site, you can block them and redirect them to a custom error message!

You can also alert your members that proxies and Tor is not a nice thing to use! You can customize the message and it also allows to be closed.

Demo:
http://www.consolediscussions.com/forum/
*You will need to register as I have it set to detect for members only.


Features:
Thread Posting on Detection [PRO]
IP Address Whitelist [PRO]
Redirect Proxy Registrations to Blank Page [PRO]
Detect Web Proxies [PRO]
Email on Detect [PRO]
Index Only Option [PRO]
Usergroup Permissions [PRO]
*Search Engine Safe
Block Proxy Registrations (Registration Blocking Only Option Available)
Detect Lan Proxies
PM on Detect
Enable/Disable
Automatic or Manual Template Edits
Persistent Message Enable/Disable (Uses Cookies)
Redirect if Detected
Custom Messages
Customer Color of Messages
UserID Permissions
Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled


No Branding Version:
For a premium no-branding version which has additional features, please visit my Products & Services (https://sellfy.com/TheInsaneManiac) page.

If you look forward to seeing this modification progress, you can help by donating! Donators will be given access to early releases before anyone else, and access to the 3.8 version pro when it's released as well. Upcoming features include:
Option to remove X on alert
Not allowing Tor users to post
Redirect to another page
Usergroup Permissions
Set a certain amount of views before blocking
Once closed, don't persist with displaying box
Possibly a notice type message instead of a popup
BAN Tor users automatically
Enable/Disable feature


Installing:
1.) Upload everything in the upload folder to your forum root.
2.) Navigate to AdminCP Add/Import Product
3.) Select product-toralert.xml
4.) Install the modification
5.) Set your options in the AdminCP
6.) Mark Installed :)


Upgrading:
1.) Upload everything in the upload folder to your forum root.
2.) Navigate to AdminCP Add/Import Product
3.) Select product-toralert.xml
4.) Check yes to Allow Overwrite
5.) Install the modification
6.) Set your options in the AdminCP


*Not working?
1.) Disable automatic template edits in the AdminCP
2.) Navigate to the navbar template in your style
3.) Add {vb:raw toralert} to the bottom of the template


Changelog
1.9.2
Fixed issue with broken bracket.

1.9
Fix for 4.2.2
AdminCP Manager
Pro Feature Ported to Free (Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled)


1.8
Registration Detection Only
Added Link to Change Registration Detection Message
Fixed Issue w/ Registration Detection
Reduced Queries Further


1.7.5
Fixed "Could not find phrase 'proxy_alert_registration'." Error
Improved Detection
Reduced Queries
Enhanced Code


1.7
Thread Posting on Detection [PRO]
Added Member Only Detection
Added Global Enable/Disable
Restructured Code
Optimized Code


1.6
User ID Whitelist
Bot detection fix
IP Whitelist [PRO]
Registration blocker works with ip address whitelist [PRO]


1.5
Block Proxy Registrations (Screenshots Added)
Redirect Proxy Registrations to Blank Page [PRO]
Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled [PRO]


1.4
-Updates
Changed IP text to Real IP
Changed pm alerts to be more detailed if it was detected using tor, a lan proxy, or a web proxy.


1.3
Fixed conditional issue


1.2
-Updates
PM on detect now posts the ip address, proxy ip address, and the hostname of the user

-Bugs
Fixed multiple PMs being sent


1.1
-Updates
Renamed to Proxy Alert
Detect Tor and Lan Proxies
PM on Detect
Detect Web Proxies [PRO]
Email on Detect [PRO]
Redirect to Blank Page [PRO]

-Bugs
Fixed cache issue
Fixed font issue


1.0
-Updates
Enable/Disable
Automatic template edits Enable/Disable
Font color of messages
Index only option [PRO]

-Bugs
Fixed cache issue in tor.php
Fixed online location still showing unknown for redirects


0.6.5
Added a persistent option in the AdminCP
Minor bug fixes


0.6.0
Alert message when closed will not pop back up (Stores tor cooking and if exists alert will not pop up any longer, this does not apply to redirection)

Changed the position of the alert to not cause issues with the Adblock Alert (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?threadid=299371) product


0.5.0
Block Tor users and redirect them to a custom page with a custom message controlled in the AdminCP

Enable/Disable redirection in AdminCP.

Who's online trigger


0.1.0
Release.

[davidg]

alot of people use Tor for hacking forums this addon is very good one if u want more protection

[djbaxter]

alot of people use Tor for hacking forums this addon is very good one if u want more protection

Perhaps eventually. In its present form, it doesn't protect you at all.

[AK47-]

Can't wait to see this plugin come out of it's beta stages!

[davidg]

Perhaps eventually. In its present form, it doesn't protect you at all.

i had this in mind when i posted:
Upcoming features include:
Blocking access completely, make those troublesome users who switch identities, DISAPPEAR!
Not allowing Tor users to post
Redirect to another page
Usergroup Permissions
Set a certain amount of views before blocking
Once closed, don't persist with displaying box
Possibly a notice type message instead of a popup
BAN Tor users automatically
Enable/Disable feature.

[djbaxter]

Yes. I was clarifying it for the other poster. I would like to see a total block for Tor users, personally.

[TheInsaneManiac]

NOW OUT OF BETA!

You've posted, and I've read! Tor Alert 0.5.0 has been released and out of beta since I now have the kinks worked out.

You can now block Tor users completely and redirect them to a custom message set in the AdminCP! You can enable/disable this option if you choose to just stick with an alert. Also shows up in the who's online as "Blocked by Tor Detector."

I hope you guys enjoy this modification, and look forward to more features and a premium version soon! Feel free to leave your suggestions and feedback in the topic.

[Ramsesx]

Good job, a 3.8 version would be nice.

[davidg]

any plans on blocking i2p to ? i dont know if this is possible i m just asking :-)

[TheInsaneManiac]

Good job, a 3.8 version would be nice.
I no longer use 3.8, but I'll see what I can fancy up. Won't be a supported modification though.

any plans on blocking i2p to ? i dont know if this is possible i m just asking :-)
No plans at the moment, it simply isn't that popular for me to invest time in it. I've not had to ban anyone multiple times that use it. If it becomes more of a problem for me or if request is high enough, then yes the plans can always change.

[rhody401]

What a great idea! Thank you for making this.

[TheInsaneManiac]

What a great idea! Thank you for making this.

You're welcome. :)

0.6.0 has been released to now store a cookie that if detected will no longer alert as to of Tor use. This will not be used in redirection method therefor even if cookie is detected, they will still be redirected.

[smirkley]

I like this idea and cant wait for it to be expanded.

Questions:

How does this detect TOR? I know they rotate IP's constantly as well as reassign the hostnames. Can this really detect the tunnels or users?

Would love to see a method to prevent tor posting and maybe even temporary moving into usergroups of any tor detected account.

Tagged for future. Tnx

[TheInsaneManiac]

I like this idea and cant wait for it to be expanded.

Questions:

How does this detect TOR? I know they rotate IP's constantly as well as reassign the hostnames. Can this really detect the tunnels or users?

Would love to see a method to prevent tor posting and maybe even temporary moving into usergroups of any tor detected account.

Tagged for future. Tnx

They subnet their address to the IPs. So by reverse looking up their IP address, and finding it registered to ip-port.exitlist.torproject.org the script then precedes to block the user. As of right now the only way to block posting is if you redirect them, I do have plans to bring the feature however into the product within the next couple of days.

[smirkley]

Excellent. Liked.

So ip-port.exitlist.torproject.org is the "external content" listed above?

I havent yet (that I am aware of) had a problem member using tor, but I see this as a good defensive measure worthy of consideration.

[davidg]

0.6 version have a bug

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/

[smirkley]

I thought I would install this and test this out.

How do I turn off the X in the popup?

[AURFSCAN]

0.6 version have a bug

https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/


confirmed

for a quick fix until new product xml is edited and uploaded by author, edit the Tor_alert template, right at the bottom - remove ');}

its just before the closing script tag

@InsaneMan, you dont need {} there :)

[Max Taxable]

This is REALLY needed for 3.8.X... Still ALOT of those board owners around.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Excellent. Liked.

So ip-port.exitlist.torproject.org is the "external content" listed above?



I havent yet (that I am aware of) had a problem member using tor, but I see this as a good defensive measure worthy of consideration.

That is correct. You can give it a try by downloading the Tor browser from their website.

I thought I would install this and test this out.

How do I turn off the X in the popup?

This will be in the next version (0.7.0), I will make sure of it.


This is REALLY needed for 3.8.X... Still ALOT of those board owners around.
Acknowledged, I have been working on one since Ramsesx requested it. As I previously stated though, it may not be supported. I will be developing it on my employees 3.8 since I no longer have 3.8 and I won't always have access to it.


0.6 version have a bug

http://ibunker.us/pics/439962/43851376592009.png

confirmed

for a quick fix until new product xml is edited and uploaded by author, edit the Tor_alert template, right at the bottom - remove ');}

its just before the closing script tag

@InsaneMan, you dont need {} there :)

Thank you both for pointing that out, however by removing those lines it would break the cookie detection as that is part of the if conditional. Do one of you have a demo of this issue that I could view, or can one of you cntl + u and share the source code so I could look for errors or possibly a modification conflict?

Maybe you could give this a go as well, I am wondering if the vboptions are giving it trouble.

[AURFSCAN]

above xml no go

[AURFSCAN]

edit

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0) {
document.write('<div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div></vb:if>');
}



to this

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0)
document.write <div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div></vb:if>

[smirkley]

I have successfully installed the detector mod, and tested with the latest TOR browser.

A couple of points,...

I like and prefer the red pop-up in v0.6. it isnt all in the way, but I would like it to always be on every page view. IE-giving the admin the ability to eliminate the X. (already discussed earlier so no biggie)

I noticed that the detector doesnt work on cms pages. Not a problem for me as I dont allow members to create articles, but I think the pop-up should show up there anyway.

I dont know why anyone would use the TOR system, it like slows down my browsing significantly. Maybe I am just not covert and devious enough to need it I guess.

I like it so far. Thanks!

[TheInsaneManiac]

edit

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0) {
document.write('<div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div></vb:if>');
}



to this

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0)
document.write <div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div></vb:if>

That is strange, in the standard of coding in javascript you always needed the brackets, it was like <vb:if> and </vb:if>



I have successfully installed the detector mod, and tested with the latest TOR browser.

A couple of points,...

I like and prefer the red pop-up in v0.6. it isnt all in the way, but I would like it to always be on every page view. IE-giving the admin the ability to eliminate the X. (already discussed earlier so no biggie)

I noticed that the detector doesnt work on cms pages. Not a problem for me as I dont allow members to create articles, but I think the pop-up should show up there anyway.

I dont know why anyone would use the TOR system, it like slows down my browsing significantly. Maybe I am just not covert and devious enough to need it I guess.


I like it so far. Thanks!

That will be in the next version to eliminate a few other bugs I found. Should be up shortly.

What do you mean it doesn't work on CMS pages? It's hooked into the headers, which if I recall should be used in CMS as well. Is your style different on the CMS than the forum?

Tor runs fine with me, however I am on 50mbps optic internet so that may be why. Even some users are on a 54k internet connection, they just prefer anonymity over being public. Then you get those that are on a set vendetta to make your life a living hell, rather it be spamming your forum with useless junk, or harassing/flaming your board, getting banned, and using a new ip to do it again, regardless it is why I created it. I will actually be investing a little more time into this modification as I noticed since I started blocking Tor users that this one thorn in my side decided to use a web based proxy, which I plan to detect and stop those as well. Eventually if you make things really difficult for them, they give up haha.

[AURFSCAN]

InsaneMan, ignore my last code as I didnt check with both page and popup, works with one not both.

this code works for both

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0)
document.write ('<div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div>')</vb:if>

[TheInsaneManiac]

InsaneMan, ignore my last code as I didnt check with both page and popup, works with one not both.

this code works for both

if (document.cookie.indexOf("tor=") < 0)
document.write ('<div id=stickymsg><a id="close" href="#" onClick="this.parentNode.parentNode.removeChild(this.parent Node); SetCookie(\'tor\',\'yes\',\'365\');"></a><b>{vb:raw vboptions.tor_alert_message}</b></div>')</vb:if>


Hmm actually upon further investigation into the issue </vb:if> was the issue the whole time haha. I included it in the alert message which closed out the conditional before </script> could be finished. Anyway will patch this with the new version. After updating to the new version you will need to revert your tor_alert template and if using vbOptimise you will need to flush cache.

Edit: 0.6.5 released to include the persistent option and some other minor fixes.

[rhody401]

0.6.5 download link says it is an invalid attachment.

[TheInsaneManiac]

0.6.5 download link says it is an invalid attachment.

Works for me? Try pressing f5 and download it again.

[smirkley]

I just notice that the cms pages, most noticably, my home page, the pop-up didnt show up. I did browse around during tests and it works on all pages, but upon returning to my home page, the popup didnt enable.

I have had several instances where the cms didnt conform to vb css especially in non-oem template changes, and other attributes, but I dont know why the difference, except sometimes when using certain mods or header template changes like my custom login box in header, that cms css had to be changed also as it wouldnt follow vb forum vb css attributes. So maybe the mod is working, but the forum or additional css attributes arent applied directly to cms header changes.

Oh yes, and I use one style for all my pages.

edit to add, I am on a 50mb fibre connection too, although my remote measured thoroughput is more around 36mb. No biggie, I understand the latency involved by going thru tor.

[AURFSCAN]

Works great (0.6.5)

cheers

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.0 released along with a Product and Services (https://sellfy.com/p/BmDy/) page being created for the Pro version and those wanting to donate.

-Updates
Enable/Disable
Automatic template edits Enable/Disable
Font color of messages
Index only option [PRO]

-Bugs
Fixed cache issue in tor.php
Fixed online location still showing unknown for redirects


I just notice that the cms pages, most noticably, my home page, the pop-up didnt show up. I did browse around during tests and it works on all pages, but upon returning to my home page, the popup didnt enable.

I have had several instances where the cms didnt conform to vb css especially in non-oem template changes, and other attributes, but I dont know why the difference, except sometimes when using certain mods or header template changes like my custom login box in header, that cms css had to be changed also as it wouldnt follow vb forum vb css attributes. So maybe the mod is working, but the forum or additional css attributes arent applied directly to cms header changes.

Oh yes, and I use one style for all my pages.

edit to add, I am on a 50mb fibre connection too, although my remote measured thoroughput is more around 36mb. No biggie, I understand the latency involved by going thru tor.

I will investigate this further and implement a fix for when I release the 3.8 version. I've had a lot of requests for 3.8 so I'm trying to patch some bugs and have someone testing it out, once confirmed everything works I will patch the CMS issue.

That's strange that it loads fast for me, maybe I am closer to the provider which may give me a better ping?


Works great (0.6.5)

cheers

Thanks man!

[rhody401]

With version 1.0, I am experiencing some odd behavior. I have temporary disabled it, until you can evaluate the cause. The issue is directly tied in with this mod, and I can duplicate it enabling/disabling the mod.

Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/accountname/public_html/includes/functions_online.php(1244) : eval()'d code on line 13
Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_STRING in /home/accountname/public_html/includes/functions_online.php(1244) : eval()'d code on line 13



Guest 02:45 PM Viewing Error Message /showthread.php/image.php?u=4&amp;dateline=1328806152 Unknown Location
/showthread.php/image.php?u=4&dateline=1328806152
69.171.247.119

Guest 02:45 PM Viewing Error Message /showthread.php/image.php?u=4&amp;dateline=1328806152 Unknown Location
/showthread.php/image.php?u=4&dateline=1328806152
69.171.247.115

With one person viewing that broken link, I get the error once. With three sessions viewing it (even if one of them is me, a real account), I will see it three times across the top of the forum. This happens only in the whos online screen, btw.

I hope this is helpful, to help diagnose the cause.
Thanks again
M

PS: I also have vb bad behavior going, if that could somehow be in conflict. (I guess theyre somewhat similar) I am using ADVANCED FRIENDLY URL's, with paths changed somewhat in the htaccess, if that could be another factor.

[TheInsaneManiac]

With version 1.0, I am experiencing some odd behavior. I have temporary disabled it, until you can evaluate the cause. The issue is directly tied in with this mod, and I can duplicate it enabling/disabling the mod.



With one person viewing that broken link, I get the error once. With three sessions viewing it (even if one of them is me, a real account), I will see it three times across the top of the forum. This happens only in the whos online screen, btw.

I hope this is helpful, to help diagnose the cause.
Thanks again
M

PS: I also have vb bad behavior going, if that could somehow be in conflict. (I guess theyre somewhat similar) I am using ADVANCED FRIENDLY URL's, with paths changed somewhat in the htaccess, if that could be another factor.

This issue has been resolved in v1.1. Please uninstall the previous version and install the new version.

[rhody401]

Great. Thanks for such a speedy reply! I'll do this right now.

[rhody401]

I'm not sure that the email feature works, but everything else seems in order!

Thanks again

[Set3sh]

Bought the pro edition. :D
My question is: what happens when my number of file downloads is exceeded and there is an update?

[TheInsaneManiac]

I'm not sure that the email feature works, but everything else seems in order!

Thanks again

Sorry the email is a pro feature. As I build up the pro I will look into having some options come to the free version, with the next update I believe I will be bringing the index only feature to the free version.


Bought the pro edition. :D
My question is: what happens when my number of file downloads is exceeded and there is an update?

Thank you. Anytime an update is released I send out an email through the website as I would through vBulletin. When this happens the downloads are reset back to 5.

[Set3sh]

Great :D

[rhody401]

Pro version it is then.

Emails work now.

Suggestion: Do you think maybe more could be included in the emails for a future version, such as the IP/hostmask they used, or maybe even the detectable fields that identify the browser, operating system, etc?

Thanks

[Disco_Dave]

does this mod work with PaulM's mod? https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231873

[rhody401]

With everything turned on and pro version, i'm getting some false positives.

For example:

68.42.191.69 (c-68-42-191-69.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)

Does this mean that comcast is on a blacklist somewhere?

Thanks

[rhody401]

Actually its catching several ISPs and I turned off LAN and PROXY detection for now, and only left TOR on.

Resolved 184.13.204.160 to 184-13-204-160.dr02.csvl.tn.frontiernet.net

Resolved 118.209.17.156 to ppp118-209-17-156.lns20.mel4.internode.on.net

Also caught.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Pro version it is then.

Emails work now.

Suggestion: Do you think maybe more could be included in the emails for a future version, such as the IP/hostmask they used, or maybe even the detectable fields that identify the browser, operating system, etc?

Thanks

I could see that being part of the pro version yes. I am working on some new features for both the free and pro version that I was going to release today, but I'll see if I can work that in. I have a job interview for a local coding company here in a couple hours, should return in a few and I will work on this idea.


does this mod work with PaulM's mod? https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=231873
It does not link together to that mod, but yes you can have both installed and they will both work fine.


With everything turned on and pro version, i'm getting some false positives.

For example:

68.42.191.69 (c-68-42-191-69.hsd1.mi.comcast.net)

Does this mean that comcast is on a blacklist somewhere?

Thanks
My mod does not log the IP that is coming through, I will work on a whitelist of ISPs for future versions along with emailing/PMing the detected IP and ISP. As if you are checking them from the vBulletin AdminCP, the IP in the users profile is only going to show what he first registered, therefor it wouldn't be the IP he was using a proxy with. So if that is how you are retrieving the IP, then they may not be false positives. In fact some lan proxies use comcast and other hostnames. When you use a lan proxy you mask your ip and you hostname, this modification detects you hiding behind that mask.

For example a lan proxy 190.151.144.42 port 8080 is registered to cabletel:
http://www.whatismyip.com/ip-tools/ip-address-host-name-lookup/

[rhody401]

Thanks for explaining

It is still catching people, even with just TOR detection and Detect Auto Template Edits on, so im trying to turn the template one off for now. Theyre def not on tor servers. Will let ya know if it makes a difference.

Good luck with that job interview!!!

[winky8300]

hello
thank you, but here not work for me (4.2.1) although I have:

1.) Disable automatic template edits in the AdminCP
2.) Navigate to the navbar template in your style
3.) Add {vb:raw toralert} to the bottom of the template

I forgot some thing to do ?
thanks

ps : when I type www.mysite.com/forum/proxy.php I have this message "You were detected using a proxy! For security reasons, we do not allow this on our community. Please disable the proxy or switch browsers if it is built in. Thank you. "

[TheInsaneManiac]

Thanks for explaining

It is still catching people, even with just TOR detection and Detect Auto Template Edits on, so im trying to turn the template one off for now. Theyre def not on tor servers. Will let ya know if it makes a difference.

Good luck with that job interview!!!
All went well thanks. As far as the auto template, that just inserts the code into the templates for you, disabling it will disable the whole product unless you have the template code inside the navbar template: {vb:raw toralert}


hello
thank you, but here not work for me (4.2.1) although I have:

1.) Disable automatic template edits in the AdminCP
2.) Navigate to the navbar template in your style
3.) Add {vb:raw toralert} to the bottom of the template

I forgot some thing to do ?
thanks

ps : when I type www.mysite.com/forum/proxy.php I have this message "You were detected using a proxy! For security reasons, we do not allow this on our community. Please disable the proxy or switch browsers if it is built in. Thank you. "
If you do not wish to share your website info you can private message me, I will need access to the website to investigate the issue further with the product enabled. A few things you can check

Is the product enabled?
Is the {vb:raw toralert} code inserted into the correct style used on the board?
Does the product work with auto templates enabled?

[Set3sh]

I am getting this error Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/***/public_html/***/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 234.
I am using the latest 1.2 pro version.

[TheInsaneManiac]

I am getting this error Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/***/public_html/***/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 234.
I am using the latest 1.2 pro version.

I will investigate this further and push an update to both versions. I'm currently upgrading my laptop to Windows 8, when that is finished I will push the update. I know what happened sorry about that.

[rhody401]

ya i had that too. It crippled things so much I couldn't even use admin console. I had to go into config.php and disable all plugins, to regain control and disable the add-on.

I had hundreds of these in the log:
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:15] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:16] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:16] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:16] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:17] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114
[21-Aug-2013 15:47:22] PHP Parse error: syntax error, unexpected T_ELSEIF in /home/acct/public_html/global.php(29) : eval()'d code on line 114


I'll re-install and try the new version, when ready.

Rhody
PS: Windows 8 is a real culture shock. good luck with that one :)

[TheInsaneManiac]

ya i had that too. It crippled things so much I couldn't even use admin console. I had to go into config.php and disable all plugins, to regain control and disable the add-on.

I had hundreds of these in the log:


I'll re-install and try the new version, when ready.

Rhody
PS: Windows 8 is a real culture shock. good luck with that one :)

I apologize for that inconvenience. I was running the same version and had the same issue, but it was not causing an issue like that. Just posted the else error at the top of my page. Anyway this has been resolved in the 1.3 version. As for Windows 8, I love it. So much faster than Windows 7. The Aero effects looked nice, but honestly always caused my computer to run slow when I did run them. Now all is well. :)

[davidg]

blocking vpn to in future ?

[TheInsaneManiac]

I'm not familiar with that form of proxy. Have you tested the script to see if it alerts to use of VPN? Are you referring to Virtual Private Networks? Like you don't want servers connecting?

[davidg]

yes i m talking about virtual private networks actually the script dosent block VPN'S

[TheInsaneManiac]

Never really had any problems with VPN's to my knowledge, but sure I will look into adding it.

[davidg]

is same as tor or proxy allready blocked by your addon alot of people use them to hack or damage websites

[TheInsaneManiac]

Do you have an example one I could use to see what ports or masks they use to hide their IP?

[davidg]

some of them:

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) uses IP protocol 50 for Encapsulated Security Protocol (ESP), IP protocol 51 for Authentication Header (AH), and UDP port 500 for IKE Phase 1 negotiation and Phase 2 negotiations. UDP ports 500 and 4500 are used, if NAT-T is used for IKE Phase 1 negotiation and Phase 2 negotiations

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) uses TCP port 443 and works by using a private key to encrypt data that is transferred over the SSL connection. SSL also uses 465 Secure SMTP, 993 Secure IMAP, and 995 Secure POP.

Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) uses TCP port 1701 and is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. L2TP is often used with IPSec to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) uses TCP port 1723 and IP port 47 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE). PPTP provides a low-cost, private connection to a corporate network through the Internet. PPTP works well for people who work from home or travel and need to access their corporate networks. It is often used to access a Microsoft Remote Access Server (RAS).

but also 843,80 are used for vpn's

[fjeans1]

will these mod support with using together with cdn like cloudflare and such , is it possible to whitelist by usergroup and userid and ip ?

[TheInsaneManiac]

some of them:

Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) uses IP protocol 50 for Encapsulated Security Protocol (ESP), IP protocol 51 for Authentication Header (AH), and UDP port 500 for IKE Phase 1 negotiation and Phase 2 negotiations. UDP ports 500 and 4500 are used, if NAT-T is used for IKE Phase 1 negotiation and Phase 2 negotiations

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) uses TCP port 443 and works by using a private key to encrypt data that is transferred over the SSL connection. SSL also uses 465 Secure SMTP, 993 Secure IMAP, and 995 Secure POP.

Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) uses TCP port 1701 and is an extension of the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. L2TP is often used with IPSec to establish a Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) uses TCP port 1723 and IP port 47 Generic Routing Encapsulation (GRE). PPTP provides a low-cost, private connection to a corporate network through the Internet. PPTP works well for people who work from home or travel and need to access their corporate networks. It is often used to access a Microsoft Remote Access Server (RAS).

but also 843,80 are used for vpn's
Alright I'll look into it, but from the sound of things it's mainly used by corporations and by blocking those people, you may lose valuable members that may be legitimately at work wanting to view your website.

will these mod support with using together with cdn like cloudflare and such , is it possible to whitelist by usergroup and userid and ip ?
Something I am working on for future versions.

[davidg]

The problem is not tor or vpn but how people use them and in this case alot of them use vpn's for atacking or hacking.Your addon is a life saver in general :-)

[rhody401]

The new version seems to tell me every time that *I AM* using a proxy (well, and im not), but it doesnt email or pm as the version before it did. Maybe it's giving the red box in error?

Disabled for the time being

[ForceHSS]

Dont see how this will stop someone with these tor or proxy coming to your forums and looking around there is only a small box

[ozzy47]

Dont see how this will stop someone with these tor or proxy coming to your forums and looking around there is only a small box

Reading the description, seems that in the paid version, you can re direct the users, but not in the free one.

[motorhaven]

For those who use VB 3.x and need some to block TOR, see: http://www.reaper-x.com/2012/05/15/how-to-block-tor-on-apache-and-nginx/

It's also an alternative to this plugin if blocking TOR is your only goal, it's lightweight and doesn't add the overhead of reverse lookups. Instead each hour it downloads the TOR IP list which can connect to your server's IP. I've been using this method successfully for a couple of years.

[TheInsaneManiac]

For those who use VB 3.x and need some to block TOR, see: http://www.reaper-x.com/2012/05/15/how-to-block-tor-on-apache-and-nginx/

It's also an alternative to this plugin if blocking TOR is your only goal, it's lightweight and doesn't add the overhead of reverse lookups. Instead each hour it downloads the TOR IP list which can connect to your server's IP. I've been using this method successfully for a couple of years.

There is a 3.x version:
https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=301377


The problem is not tor or vpn but how people use them and in this case alot of them use vpn's for atacking or hacking.Your addon is a life saver in general :-)
Glad you like my addon, thank you for your feedback. :) I do agree, in the wrong hands proxies can do some damage. I will look into the VPNs.


Dont see how this will stop someone with these tor or proxy coming to your forums and looking around there is only a small box
In the AdminCP change redirection to yes, then will prevent anyone from accessing your forums.


The new version seems to tell me every time that *I AM* using a proxy (well, and im not), but it doesnt email or pm as the version before it did. Maybe it's giving the red box in error?

Disabled for the time being
So I can narrow down the issue as to which script is detecting you, I am sending you a debugging version to you via PM. The reason it is not PMing you, is because it uses a cookie based system to make sure it does not PM you every time it detects you. With the debug version, delete your cookies, install the new version, and refresh you inbox. Copy the message and reply to my PM on here with what it says.


Reading the description, seems that in the paid version, you can re direct the users, but not in the free one.
The redirecting to a blank page is a pro feature, redirecting to proxy.php is a free feature to enable in the AdminCP.

[ozzy47]

Ahh cool, see even I did not fully read the description. :p

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.5 has been released to give you the following features:
Block Proxy Registrations
Redirect Proxy Registrations to Blank Page [PRO]
Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled [PRO] - This uses a cookie and when the guest is detected and blocked at registration, will continue to be blocked when this is enabled, even if the guest disables their proxy.

The registration error uses vB phrasing.

Ahh cool, see even I did not fully read the description. :p
All is well. :)

[Set3sh]

Great features.
Honestly am happy to be using the pro version.
Such a small fee for such features included in the pro version.

Looking forward to see a method to block vpn. :D

[TheInsaneManiac]

Great features.
Honestly am happy to be using the pro version.
Such a small fee for such features included in the pro version.

Looking forward to see a method to block vpn. :D
I'm happy to hear that, I know how it is for some small websites out there, and paying a large fee for every script out there doesn't seem worth it to me. I try to make all my scripts affordable, in fact they all are under a dollar. I guess I am just a budget kind of guy, I guess I just like seeing those who are actually interested, supporting something they like, and I try to make it as easy as possible to do so. Another thing that helps is that almost all the scripts I build and release I use on my own website. This one I started out with just an alert box, which is still all I use, but requests came through PM and it just got me invested in making them come true. One too many times I can count that I request something from a supported mod's developer, and it never came to be in their product, so I had to modify it myself. After years of doing this I learned I had a knack of doing it, built my first mod and after it took off, just kind of kept going.

I am researching more into the vpn, no eta on that as I would like to focus a little on some other features that have been more requested and that I have been promising for a while like permissions.

[winky8300]

hello
I upgrade ver 1.5 pro version but I tried to log in proxy and to register, I logged in and registered without any problems or restrictions.
I do not know why it does not work?
hello
I upgrade ver 1.5 pro version but I tried to log in proxy and to register, I logged in and registered without any problems or restrictions.
I do not know why it does not work?
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ps: Mr TheInsaneManiac, my site and access are the same as the other day if you want to take a look, with my thanks

[davidg]

exeption for admins maybe ? so they can use proxies for testing purposes :-)

[winky8300]

exeption for admins maybe ? so they can use proxies for testing purposes :-)

hello

No, I do not use the admin account

[TheInsaneManiac]

hello
I upgrade ver 1.5 pro version but I tried to log in proxy and to register, I logged in and registered without any problems or restrictions.
I do not know why it does not work?
hello
I upgrade ver 1.5 pro version but I tried to log in proxy and to register, I logged in and registered without any problems or restrictions.
I do not know why it does not work?
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ps: Mr TheInsaneManiac, my site and access are the same as the other day if you want to take a look, with my thanks
I tried to go to your site, but it appears to be down. If you go to the Admin CP -> Settings -> Proxy Alert, you will see the newly added option for blocking registration. It doesn't block by default.


exeption for admins maybe ? so they can use proxies for testing purposes :-)
In future versions yes, but I have not implemented permissions yet.

[smirkley]

In future versions yes, but I have not implemented permissions yet.

Dont think is is needed, anyone can download the Tor browser for test.

[madness85]

Could we have new thread on detection personally prefer this option :)

[ForceHSS]

In the AdminCP change redirection to yes, then will prevent anyone from accessing your forums.

Thx thought that was only for the paid version. Will reinstall and try again

[TheInsaneManiac]

Dont think is is needed, anyone can download the Tor browser for test.
I just mean for permissions, if I make it for Admins being left out, then you can't really run a test, but if there is a field in the AdminCP, then you can add those you dont want and when you need to test, remove those you want.


Could we have new thread on detection personally prefer this option :)
Yes I can arrange this.


Thx thought that was only for the paid version. Will reinstall and try again
No problem, sorry for the confusion.

[ForceHSS]

Got the pro version but one of the settings seems to be blank can you fix this and pm me a link to the new one

[TheInsaneManiac]

Got the pro version but one of the settings seems to be blank can you fix this and pm me a link to the new one

Oh sorry about that. Yea it's fixed in the new version, I still have another few kinks to work out and I will be releasing the updated version. Should be sometime tonight when I get off or tomorrow as I am off the whole day. That setting is so that anyone who was blocked from registration will have a cookie and will continue to be blocked regardless if they have disabled their proxy or not. So if you want them to be able to register after they disable their proxy, then leave it at no.

[ForceHSS]

thx that fixed it and also one other problem as well if looking from ipad puffin browser

[CharlieDelta]

I am liking what I am seeing so far. Great job.
Do you think there will be any problems using it with this mod, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=286522&highlight=registration

[TheInsaneManiac]

thx that fixed it and also one other problem as well if looking from ipad puffin browser
What problem?


I am liking what I am seeing so far. Great job.
Do you think there will be any problems using it with this mod, https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=286522&highlight=registration
It will work fine, it just hooks into the plugin and not any templates for registration.

[ForceHSS]

What problem?


Not a problem now as the new update fix the problem i was getting with puffin browser for the ipad

[TheInsaneManiac]

Oh sweet!

[ForceHSS]

But it does say the puffin browser is using a proxy so cant use it to log into my forums now pity as i used it all the time

[TheInsaneManiac]

But it does say the puffin browser is using a proxy so cant use it to log into my forums now pity as i used it all the time



Puffin browser uses port 80 and 443, the script scans common ports for proxies and generally browsers use ports in the high numbers. So it could be throwing a false positive. I'm not familiar with the puffin browser, if it runs on port 80 it has to be running some type of server feed from another server, is this one of those browsers that cache information on their servers and then feed it back to you as the client? If so this can cause false positives from my modification.

[ForceHSS]

Puffin browser uses port 80 and 443, the script scans common ports for proxies and generally browsers use ports in the high numbers. So it could be throwing a false positive. I'm not familiar with the puffin browser, if it runs on port 80 it has to be running some type of server feed from another server, is this one of those browsers that cache information on their servers and then feed it back to you as the client? If so this can cause false positives from my modification.

Have no idea if it does that i use it because it uses flash and not many for ipad do

[TheInsaneManiac]

Ok, I'm working on a whitelisting feature. Should be finished with it soon.

[bzcomputers]

Have no idea if it does that i use it because it uses flash and not many for ipad do

That's how your are able to run flash on iOS devices with Puffin. It actually runs the flash on a Puffin Server and then feeds the results back to you. Puffin is a proxy browser.

[TheInsaneManiac]

That's how your are able to run flash on iOS devices with Puffin. It actually runs the flash on a Puffin Server and then feeds the results back to you. Puffin is a proxy browser.

Yip, so you can choose to white list the Puffin browser, but that's an anonymous browser, so it doesn't give a true ip referral. So... even if I didn't do a whitelist for allowing Puffin browser, there wouldn't be a way to white list your ip or black list those abusers as it does not give a true ip.

I'm may just work on changing the web proxy script since it does seem to be a little delayed as it has to port scan. Given it does dig deeper, but it can give false positives. I will prolly do a check for headers instead for web proxies. Since that's what most common proxies use.

[EliasAlucard]

Excellent plugin, marked as installed, rated excellent, nominated plugin of the month and bought the pro version. Keep up the good work!

[ForceHSS]

Seems to be blocking Google AdSense Spider we need a option to add a host or ip or both to the allowed list

[megabink]

Seems like a very useful mod but from what i have read here i will wait until it's 100% working and then buy the pro version.
Thanks anyway.

[Bubble #5]

I was interested in buying the Pro version, but when I went to the site it didn't mention if it was compatible with 4.2.1. Does anyone know if it is?

This is a break hack, would like to support the coder for his/her efforts.

[ForceHSS]

I was interested in buying the Pro version, but when I went to the site it didn't mention if it was compatible with 4.2.1. Does anyone know if it is?

This is a break hack, would like to support the coder for his/her efforts.

It tells you on the op page that it is for vb version 4.x.x i use it on 4.2.1 myself

[Bubble #5]

It tells you on the op page thst it is for vb version 4.x.x i use it on 4.2.1 myself

OK thanks. Just for the record I've used other hacks that said 4.x and weren't 4.2.1 compliant because they weren't fully updated. Just was looking for some clarification that's all :up:

Does anyone know if this hack would help any for those using "Airplane Mode" from a smartphone? That's what they use to create new profiles despite being IP banned.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Just a quick update you all, one of the raid drives died on my server, so it's been down the last couple days, so I haven't had time to work on/test any of the new features. I am working on some new ones now, that I believe you all will enjoy. :)

Seems like a very useful mod but from what i have read here i will wait until it's 100% working and then buy the pro version.
Thanks anyway.
Everything works, it's just a matter of adding more features, which I am constantly doing. Once the product is where I want to be, (which won't be for awhile, I feel like I am never fully finished with this product) the pricing of the pro won't remain the same, just a heads up.


OK thanks. Just for the record I've used other hacks that said 4.x and weren't 4.2.1 compliant because they weren't fully updated. Just was looking for some clarification that's all :up:

Does anyone know if this hack would help any for those using "Airplane Mode" from a smartphone? That's what they use to create new profiles despite being IP banned.
Airplane mode does not allow you to have access to the internet. I am confused by this question.

[megabink]

@TheInsaneManiac

Thanks for the heads up buddy,i will consider to buy the pro version today.

[Bubble #5]

Airplane mode does not allow you to have access to the internet. I am confused by this question.
If you turn the mode on and then off you will have internet access, only with a new IP. So you block someone, they switch the mode on/off, and then they log back into your site. I read about a book on ebay that teaches hackers how to avoid proxy mods like this one. It specifically goes over topics like "IP Address Q&A ? Proxies, AOL, VPN, Broadband ? IP Tracking". I won't post a link here to it, but I can send you a PM with the link if you need to learn more. From what I understand, using airplane mode is usually one of the tricks to get around a hack like this. I was hoping that this hack was smarter than the author of that book :)

BTW, I went pro today :up: Great work!

[TheInsaneManiac]

@TheInsaneManiac

Thanks for the heads up buddy,i will consider to buy the pro version today.
Thanks I appreciate all support.

If you turn the mode on and then off you will have internet access, only with a new IP. So you block someone, they switch the mode on/off, and then they log back into your site. I read about a book on ebay that teaches hackers how to avoid proxy mods like this one. It specifically goes over topics like "IP Address Q&A ? Proxies, AOL, VPN, Broadband ? IP Tracking". I won't post a link here to it, but I can send you a PM with the link if you need to learn more. From what I understand, using airplane mode is usually one of the tricks to get around a hack like this. I was hoping that this hack was smarter than the author of that book :)

BTW, I went pro today :up: Great work!
I tried this and my ip remains the same. Is this only for certain carriers?

Thanks for the feedback, all is appreciated. :)

[megabink]

Thanks I appreciate all support.



Done...purchased the pro version.

[EliasAlucard]

Thanks I appreciate all support.


I tried this and my ip remains the same. Is this only for certain carriers?

Thanks for the feedback, all is appreciated. :)Usually it's the case that when you disconnect your mobile device and reconnect, you may get a new IP. It's not really so much a feature of turning on and off airplane mode as it is turning off and on your smartphone, but airplane mode works the same I guess. I would assume the longer you have it on airplane mode, the more likely you will get a new IP once it is turned on.

In any case, I have a new feature request, if possible: blocking entire country IP ranges, and a white-list for that, since I intend to ban various MENA countries from accessing my forum, and white-list the MENA-members I already have on my forum. I can do this via htaccess but it's a pain in the ass, it would be easier to just do it via a plugin.

[Bubble #5]

I tried this and my ip remains the same. Is this only for certain carriers?

Thanks for the feedback, all is appreciated. :)

To be honest I just heard about it yesterday. I haven't tested it on my phone yet but other people I talked to say it works. What upsets me is that phone manufactures should be smart enough to make airplane mode work ONLY when you're actually in a airplane. Wouldn't be hard for them to do. Then this wouldn't be a real option for hackers.

I'll try to do some more research for you and post back later :)

[TheInsaneManiac]

To be honest I just heard about it yesterday. I haven't tested it on my phone yet but other people I talked to say it works. What upsets me is that phone manufactures should be smart enough to make airplane mode work ONLY when you're actually in a airplane. Wouldn't be hard for them to do. Then this wouldn't be a real option for hackers.

I'll try to do some more research for you and post back later :)
I wouldn't say they are hackers, merely script kiddies. I mean if they are just having their phone do all the work then that's not really hacking, but regardless, would become annoying.

[Bubble #5]

I wouldn't say they are hackers, merely script kiddies.

I agree. Phones's doing all the work - good point.

I just tested with my HTS One and it displayed the same IP. Turned Airplane Mode on/off - same IP. Turned phone on/off - same IP. These other people who have told me about this swear that it works, so I'll have to find out what carrier and/or browser they are using because right now I can't duplicate it.

[Set3sh]

It's not working for blocking webproxies.
I also tried with template edits off and {vb:raw toralert} added to navbar template.
Here is the site I used for testing http://www.proxyonline.ro
My website is https://www.gamemaniacs.ro
I am using the v4 pro version.

[ForceHSS]

As you see it works on your live site

[Set3sh]

Yes it is but it seems it's not blocking all the proxies.
Check my example.

[lock255]

I tested with proxy go very famous, site demo (http://www.consolediscussions.com/) but I can not see any populist tone. I would be interested in buying the PRO version.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Yes it is but it seems it's not blocking all the proxies.
Check my example.
What proxy is not being detected?

I tested with proxy go very famous, site demo (http://www.consolediscussions.com/) but I can not see any populist tone. I would be interested in buying the PRO version.
What is populist tone?

[Bubble #5]

What proxy is not being detected?

He may be talking about this;

http://www.proxyonline.ro

:confused:

[tambo]

Hmmmm... experiencing lots of problems here. Hoping for some help.

Bought the Pro version as I'm really only interested in restricting proxy registrations. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work. Tried all manner of combination of the settings, but it doesn't seem to be able to restrict registrations without restricting overall viewing access to site.

Added to that, should you be interested only in alerting rather than restricting, the red notification is very flaky... sometimes it shows, sometimes it doesn't when viewing via a webproxy. Seems to show initially, but then arbitrarily decides to disappear. Not sure if that's a feature of the proxy services I was testing with. The alert message also appears to have problems with long strings when defining a custom message.

Tried reinstalling which worked initially, but then experienced the same issues.

"Redirect to blank" seems to work on the forum pages, but not article/CMS pages. Straightforward "redirects" didn't seem to work and custom error was not shown. Usually results in Not Found error: "The requested URL /forum/proxy.php was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request."

Ack... not quite there yet. Shame, because it's exactly what most sites need in order to operate an effective (and meaningful) discipline system.

vB 4.2.1

[ForceHSS]

Have the pro version and it is blocking google saying it is using a proxy can you add something in so it does not block google some kind of box that we can add what bots we want to allow or whatever you think will fix this problem.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Hmmmm... experiencing lots of problems here. Hoping for some help.

Bought the Pro version as I'm really only interested in restricting proxy registrations. Unfortunately, it just doesn't work. Tried all manner of combination of the settings, but it doesn't seem to be able to restrict registrations without restricting overall viewing access to site.

Added to that, should you be interested only in alerting rather than restricting, the red notification is very flaky... sometimes it shows, sometimes it doesn't when viewing via a webproxy. Seems to show initially, but then arbitrarily decides to disappear. Not sure if that's a feature of the proxy services I was testing with. The alert message also appears to have problems with long strings when defining a custom message.

Tried reinstalling which worked initially, but then experienced the same issues.

"Redirect to blank" seems to work on the forum pages, but not article/CMS pages. Straightforward "redirects" didn't seem to work and custom error was not shown. Usually results in Not Found error: "The requested URL /forum/proxy.php was not found on this server. Additionally, a 404 Not Found error was encountered while trying to use an ErrorDocument to handle the request."

Ack... not quite there yet. Shame, because it's exactly what most sites need in order to operate an effective (and meaningful) discipline system.

vB 4.2.1

Yea I am still working on the CMS support, I can't seem to find a hook that works. As far as the popup, the web proxy may be removing scripts.

Have the pro version and it is blocking google saying it is using a proxy can you add something in so it does not block google some kind of box that we can add what bots we want to allow or whatever you think will fix this problem.
Do you mean like google cache?

[ForceHSS]

Never looked at that i just seen it was a google bot

[tambo]

Yea I am still working on the CMS support, I can't seem to find a hook that works. As far as the popup, the web proxy may be removing scripts.

I think the big issue for me was that it didn't prevent registration... which is really what I bought it for. The number of idiots we have using proxies as a means of creating troll accounts meant that this feature is sorely needed.

Perhaps I've set it up wrong?

[Bubble #5]

I think the big issue for me was that it didn't prevent registration... which is really what I bought it for. The number of idiots we have using proxies as a means of creating troll accounts meant that this feature is sorely needed.

+1.

Much needed for this.

[ForceHSS]

146941

[TheInsaneManiac]

I think the big issue for me was that it didn't prevent registration... which is really what I bought it for. The number of idiots we have using proxies as a means of creating troll accounts meant that this feature is sorely needed.

Perhaps I've set it up wrong?

Everything has to be enabled for Registration to be blocked, this will be fixed in the next release. I have gotten really busy with a project from work. I'll see if I can't finalize this tonight.

146941
I'll add a whitelist, this probably has to do with the lan detection.

[Nirjonadda]

What mod using on your live Demo site? About Tab.

146976

[ozzy47]

What mod using on your live Demo site? About Tab.

146976

That would be this mod, [YUI] Tabbed Forum Home (https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=233135)

[ForceHSS]

Everything has to be enabled for Registration to be blocked, this will be fixed in the next release. I have gotten really busy with a project from work. I'll see if I can't finalize this tonight.


I'll add a whitelist, this probably has to do with the lan detection.
can you email me the new updated pro version them

[ForceHSS]

You got to love the 0 support for this mod and I got the paid version. Think I will be asking for my cash back soon

[TheInsaneManiac]

You got to love the 0 support for this mod and I got the paid version. Think I will be asking for my cash back soon

I'm sorry you feel that way, I have been replying to all that have been emailing me, but perhaps you hit my spam folder and I did not receive your email. I will gladly issue a refund, sorry for any inconveniences.

[ForceHSS]

I'm sorry you feel that way, I have been replying to all that have been emailing me, but perhaps you hit my spam folder and I did not receive your email. I will gladly issue a refund, sorry for any inconveniences.
Hard to email you as I don't have an email for you and I was talking about this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=2456569#post2456569 (you said in that post on the 27th that you would have the next update for the pro version still waiting for it. If you have lost my email them pm me I will give it to you) 14 days ago when I was talking about 0 support in other words login more to support your mods

[TheInsaneManiac]

Hard to email you as I don't have an email for you and I was talking about this post https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?p=2456569#post2456569 (you said in that post on the 27th that you would have the next update for the pro version still waiting for it. If you have lost my email them pm me I will give it to you) 14 days ago when I was talking about 0 support in other words login more to support your mods

I sent out an email about a week ago for an update. Are you sure you don't have me marked as spam? I will resend it out just in case it was an issue on my side.

Edit: Also I have set aside time to work on the premium version today, will be bringing allow/disallow bots to this future version, but are there any other features you would like to see while I am working on this feature today?

[ForceHSS]

Got the email a few hrs ago but not a week ago

[EliasAlucard]

New update seems awesome, I'll be installing it soon.

I'd like to request VPN blocking mode in the next update (and a VPN whitelist for specific hosts).

Port 1701 and 1723 are used for PPTP if I remember correctly, not sure what ports OpenVPN uses.

[qpurser]

I am trying your mod on my test server and it worked pretty well when I tried to access from the TOR browser.
I just noticed one thing:
I have the option "Would you like to block registration from proxies?" enabled and when I try to register via the TOR browser I can enter day of birth but when going to the next step I get this error:

Could not find phrase 'proxy_alert_registration'.

Thanks for any help

[TheInsaneManiac]

I am trying your mod on my test server and it worked pretty well when I tried to access from the TOR browser.
I just noticed one thing:
I have the option "Would you like to block registration from proxies?" enabled and when I try to register via the TOR browser I can enter day of birth but when going to the next step I get this error:

Could not find phrase 'proxy_alert_registration'.

Thanks for any help

vBulletin 4.0 or 3.8?

[qpurser]

vBulletin 4.0 or 3.8?

4.2.1

[TheInsaneManiac]

4.2.1

That's weird, I don't get that message. It sounds like the phrase never got added. Try uninstalling the product and reinstalling. When uninstalling you will need to reupload your files to the server from the zip files upload folder.

You could also add the phrase in AdminCP:
NAME: proxy_alert_registration

DATA: You were detected using a proxy. We do not allow registration from proxies. If you believe this detection was in error, please <a href="sendmessage.php">contact</a> your webmaster.


1.6 has been released:
User ID Whitelist
Bot detection fix
IP Whitelist [PRO]
Registration blocker works with ip address whitelist [PRO]

[Alan_SP]

Could we have new thread on detection personally prefer this option :)

This is something I too would like to have very much.

EDIT: And yes, how we can enable spiders, especially Google and Google AdSense to freely scan our sites?

[TheInsaneManiac]

This is something I too would like to have very much.

EDIT: And yes, how we can enable spiders, especially Google and Google AdSense to freely scan our sites?
Ahh yes thanks for reminding me. As far as the bots the new version allows bots to bypass the checks. If you are still noticing bots being blocked PM me with the name of the bot so I can add them to the white list.

The thread notification is fairly easy to do. I will probably add this to the free version along with the pro. I plan on adding a Database logging through the Admin Panel for larger boards that don't want a flood of PMs/Threads/Emails. Maybe I will come up with a cron job to email weekly when new ones have been logged or possibly even email the log, so that way it is all in one email instead of multiple. The possibilities are endless! lol.

[Alan_SP]

This with weekly email would be nice, but having thread created, for all moderators to be informed is a very welcome option, so we could allow people to use proxies, but watch them more closely.

And, how can I manually add spiders? Through their UA, or differently? I'm still not installing it, as this is very important for me, so I'm waiting to know how to do this.

[TheInsaneManiac]

This with weekly email would be nice, but having thread created, for all moderators to be informed is a very welcome option, so we could allow people to use proxies, but watch them more closely.

And, how can I manually add spiders? Through their UA, or differently? I'm still not installing it, as this is very important for me, so I'm waiting to know how to do this.
Yes
isset($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']) && !preg_match('/bot|crawl|slurp|spider/i', $_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']))

Of course if you wanted to just allow a few bots and not all (The ones you know are good bots) then you could just check the user agent for Googlebot or multiple other bots.
strstr(strtolower($_SERVER['HTTP_USER_AGENT']), "Googlebot")

[Alan_SP]

This looks pretty complicated. Where it should go?

Would your mod be able to work in report only mod, without actually blocking anyone and just creating threads with users who use proxies?

[TheInsaneManiac]

This looks pretty complicated. Where it should go?

Would your mod be able to work in report only mod, without actually blocking anyone and just creating threads with users who use proxies?
As of now, no. I can code this feature though. I'm still working on database logging, once that is completed I will work on that as well. Give me a few days.

[dsantana]

I installed the Pro version today and used this site http://anonymizer.nntime.com/ to access my site. Do I not have it set up correctly? Because I was able to login...

[qpurser]

Testing this promising mod and it successfully denied me access using the TOR browser.

I have a quick question:
I enabled: Would you like to enable Tor Alert for lan proxies?

Now I got several PM's telling me what users are detected using a LAN proxy. I know those users and they are trusted.

Are they actually blocked and don't have access or is it just an info I get in the PM and those users can access the forum?

Thanks

[TheInsaneManiac]

Testing this promising mod and it successfully denied me access using the TOR browser.

I have a quick question:
I enabled: Would you like to enable Tor Alert for lan proxies?

Now I got several PM's telling me what users are detected using a LAN proxy. I know those users and they are trusted.

Are they actually blocked and don't have access or is it just an info I get in the PM and those users can access the forum?

Thanks
Right now if you don't have redirect on, it's just an alert to the users. In the next version logging only option is available. It's about 50% done, should be done by the end of the weekend.

I installed the Pro version today and used this site http://anonymizer.nntime.com/ to access my site. Do I not have it set up correctly? Because I was able to login...
That website will not load for me to test. However, not this version, but a future version I am going to incorporate a blacklist as well.

[qpurser]

Right now if you don't have redirect on, it's just an alert to the users. In the next version logging only option is available. It's about 50% done, should be done by the end of the weekend.


Thank you. I got the PRO version in the mean time.
I know PRO versions can't be discussed here on the forum.
Can I PM you if I have any questions regarding your mod?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Thank you. I got the PRO version in the mean time.
I know PRO versions can't be discussed here on the forum.
Can I PM you if I have any questions regarding your mod?

Yes of course.

[Alan_SP]

Could we redirect proxy users to some URL we choose? So we can explain them there that they couldn't use our site till they use proxy?

At the moment I think they only receive message that they use proxy (so they know we know :D), or they get redirected to proxy.php, without any message. What if we want to explain them that proxy isn't allowed here?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Just an update, new version is about 75% completed. May just release without database logging for a bit. Having some back end issues with server loads.

Could we redirect proxy users to some URL we choose? So we can explain them there that they couldn't use our site till they use proxy?

At the moment I think they only receive message that they use proxy (so they know we know :D), or they get redirected to proxy.php, without any message. What if we want to explain them that proxy isn't allowed here?

The proxy.php page is customizable with it's own message.

[Spangle]

Sorry if this sounds a bit thick, but does it catch those already registered who are using a proxy ?

[faisaly.com]

this blocks transparent proxies configured by some internet providers, sad

[Alan_SP]

The proxy.php page is customizable with it's own message.

This is good to know. :up:

[TheInsaneManiac]

Sorry if this sounds a bit thick, but does it catch those already registered who are using a proxy ?
Yes it does.

this blocks transparent proxies configured by some internet providers, sad
This is why I incorporated an IP whitelist, just in case. :)


Just an update, I am still working on the logging feature, I'll probably just release the thread logging feature and then continue working on the database logging.

[faisaly.com]

correct but using this blocks alot of guests from registering because it blocks the transparent proxy and there is no way around it...

alot of isps use this, its not a browser configuration

[Spangle]

This will block a lot of guests using a proxy that is true, but I'd rather lose one genuine registrant, than allow in a person who is going to disrupt the forum

[TheInsaneManiac]

correct but using this blocks alot of guests from registering because it blocks the transparent proxy and there is no way around it...

alot of isps use this, its not a browser configuration
If you don't have it set to block complete access, then they can still email you if there are any issues. Then you can add them to the whitelist.

This will block a lot of guests using a proxy that is true, but I'd rather lose one genuine registrant, than allow in a person who is going to disrupt the forum
Exactly. Learned this the hard way, and if there are issues with genuine members then they can still email you if the block access option isn't selected.

[djbaxter]

If you don't have it set to block complete access, then they can still email you if there are any issues. Then you can add them to the whitelist.


Exactly. Learned this the hard way, and if there are issues with genuine members then they can still email you if the block access option isn't selected.

How exactly are you defining "block access"?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Another update for you all. I am now finalizing the post to thread, it appeared that I could not port it from the 3.8 version I was using so I am researching more into that so I can release both 4.0 and 3.8 together.

How exactly are you defining "block access"?

https://www.torproject.org/projects/tordnsel.html.en

I use the information provided by tor
function IsTorExitPoint()
{
if (gethostbyname(ReverseIPOctets($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']).".".$_SERVER['SERVER_PORT'].".".ReverseIPOctets($_SERVER['SERVER_ADDR']).".ip-port.exitlist.torproject.org")=="127.0.0.2")
{
return true;
}
else
{
return false;
}
}

Then the whitelist is just comparing IPs
(!in_array($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'], $whitelists))

[faisaly.com]

This will block a lot of guests using a proxy that is true, but I'd rather lose one genuine registrant, than allow in a person who is going to disrupt the forum

That's not true, there ae millions of isps that use transparent proxies. What makes you think they are trouble makers? if there is trouble deal with it after!

Also as everyone knows, blocking proxies blocks many users around the world that have to use them in order to view sites.

You must understand how proxies work before blocking a person ffrom doing no harm!

[ForceHSS]

Another update for you all. I am now finalizing the post to thread, it appeared that I could not port it from the 3.8 version I was using so I am researching more into that so I can release both 4.0 and 3.8 together.



https://www.torproject.org/projects/tordnsel.html.en

I use the information provided by tor
function IsTorExitPoint()
{
if (gethostbyname(ReverseIPOctets($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR']).".".$_SERVER['SERVER_PORT'].".".ReverseIPOctets($_SERVER['SERVER_ADDR']).".ip-port.exitlist.torproject.org")=="127.0.0.2")
{
return true;
}
else
{
return false;
}
}

Then the whitelist is just comparing IPs
(!in_array($_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'], $whitelists))
Any new updates for pro version if so can you email them

[djbaxter]

This (pro version) seems to be increasing load time for my forum.

Am I correct in assuming that it checks for proxies on every post or page load?

If so, can we have an option for checking on registration only?

[TheInsaneManiac]

This (pro version) seems to be increasing load time for my forum.

Am I correct in assuming that it checks for proxies on every post or page load?

If so, can we have an option for checking on registration only?

Coming in the new version, still working out some kinks. Yes it does check on every page load, but that is why I am implementing use of SQL, so that it can log usernames and no longer run all the checks on users every time. Now that I think about it, I will add an option to only check registered users, and only registration. I'm going to have to recode a few things. Need to organize my code a bit better.

Any new updates for pro version if so can you email them
Do you mean product updates or like updates about the pro in general? I'm hoping to release soon, having a wee bit of issues with server loads as mentioned above. Working on recoding some things for optimization.

[djbaxter]

Another suggestion: Would like to be able to whitelist blocks of IP addresses, like the Google proxy used by Chromebooks and some Androids.

For example, 66.249.85.0/24 or 66.249.85.0/16

Using the Pro version on just one forum so far but if this can be made to work the way I need it I would be looking at buying 4 more licenses.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Another suggestion: Would like to be able to whitelist blocks of IP addresses, like the Google proxy used by Chromebooks and some Androids.

For example, 66.249.85.0/24 or 66.249.85.0/16

Using the Pro version on just one forum so far but if this can be made to work the way I need it I would be looking at buying 4 more licenses.

I can arrange this. I just didn't think it was too needed, but I ran into a circumstance a couple days ago where I wish I had this haha. I'll see about adding this into the next version.

[djbaxter]

Excellent. Thank you. :)

[EliasAlucard]

Hey Insane, do you have any plans blocking VPN with this plugin?

[Alan_SP]

Now that I think about it, I will add an option to only check registered users, and only registration.

Actually this would be very useful. :up: We usually don't worry about our guests.

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.7 Released!
Thread Posting on Detection [PRO]
Added Member Only Detection
Added Global Enable/Disable
Restructured Code
Optimized Code


Hey Insane, do you have any plans blocking VPN with this plugin?

Not at this time. There are too many VPNs out there, and the amount of resources it would use would be more hassle than it's worth. It could be possible in the future once I get database logging integrated, as I can reference back to avoid detecting the same members over and over again.


Actually this would be very useful. :up: We usually don't worry about our guests.
Awesome! I'll try to incorporate in next version.

[djbaxter]

This (pro version) seems to be increasing load time for my forum.

Am I correct in assuming that it checks for proxies on every post or page load?

If so, can we have an option for checking on registration only?

Another suggestion: Would like to be able to whitelist blocks of IP addresses, like the Google proxy used by Chromebooks and some Androids.

For example, 66.249.85.0/24 or 66.249.85.0/16

Using the Pro version on just one forum so far but if this can be made to work the way I need it I would be looking at buying 4 more licenses.

I can arrange this. I just didn't think it was too needed, but I ran into a circumstance a couple days ago where I wish I had this haha. I'll see about adding this into the next version.

1. Were these two features included in the latest update?

2. Are they included in the Pro version? Where do I get the latest Pro version?

[TheInsaneManiac]

1. Were these two features included in the latest update?

2. Are they included in the Pro version? Where do I get the latest Pro version?

Member only checking is in the free version, which checks only the registered members if they are using a proxy to reduce server load, I don't do anything to hinder the free version to require an upgrade to the pro. I try to keep them similar so if a member wishes to give support then they can purchase the pro to gain additional features. Right now they both do have a registration only option, but the AdminCP setup was kind of complicated, so in the new version, both the free and the pro will have a registration only option.

As far as the ip option, that would be a pro only feature, but may be posted to the free version, once I get database logging and checking functionality integrated into the pro. With the pro version you should be able to use an * as a wildard in the ip field:
192.168.1.*

To allow ranges. Ill see about blocks in the next version.

To view all the features and pricing visit my Products and Services (https://sellfy.com/TheInsaneManiac) page. This gives you lifetime access to all updates, so you will receive an email each time I update the product, with a new download link.

Also, to help keep in conjunction with vBulletin rules, if you have inquiries about the pro version, please PM me. Thank you. :)

[ForceHSS]

here you have latest 1.7.5 but my pro version is 1.6.7

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.8 has been released!
Registration Detection Only
Added Link to Change Registration Detection Message
Fixed Issue w/ Registration Detection
Reduced Queries Further


here you have latest 1.7.5 but my pro version is 1.6.7
Free version numbers differentiate from the pro. The pro is more up to date. I'm still adding some final touches on the Pro before I release. There was a bug in the free version not in the pro that I had to fix.

Update: I changed the Pro to reflect the same version as the Free. So now when you version check your products you can see if you are up to date. I will try to keep the versions the same, but I sometimes there are bugs in one that are not present in another. I apologize for any inconveniences or confusion this may have caused.

[djbaxter]

Bug? With the latest version, I was just notified that I am using a tor proxy. I am not. Just regular old Rogers cable ISP. No proxy whatsoever.

[djbaxter]

Version 1.8 Pro: At the moment, there are two members active on the test forum, including me. Both are being identified as using a tor. Neither are in fact.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Version 1.8 Pro: At the moment, there are two members active on the test forum, including me. Both are being identified as using a tor. Neither are in fact.

Acknowledged. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. I rewrote about 20% of the pro version to drastically reduce queries executed and I see where the bug is. I'll post an update as soon as I finish. :)

Also just a side note, any bugs please post on the Pro version's Support Forums (http://www.consolediscussions.com/forum/393-feedback/) so I can comply with vB.org's rules. Thanks a bunch. :)

Just to clarify this bug is not present in the free version.

[webmastersitesi]

i tested 4.2.2 looks not working... any update soon?

[TheInsaneManiac]

i tested 4.2.2 looks not working... any update soon?

Yea sorry, the new product will work with 4.2.2.

[ForceHSS]

any fix for the latest pro version as all u sent was a patch waiting for 1.9

[djbaxter]

any fix for the latest pro version as all u sent was a patch waiting for 1.9

Here's the link for questions about the Pro version:

any bugs please post on the Pro version's Support Forums (http://www.consolediscussions.com/forum/393-feedback/) so I can comply with vB.org's rules.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Just an update, still working on the product. Converting everything over to 4.2.2 since it broke the product in the 4.2.2 vB update. Should be finished by tonight hopefully.

[djbaxter]

Just an FYI:

1. Your pro support forum is giving an error.

2. When installing Pro v 1.9, it still says "installing v. 1.8" and in the product list it is still identified as 1.9

[TheInsaneManiac]

1.9 Reeased!
Fix for 4.2.2
AdminCP Manager
Pro Feature Ported to Free (Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled)

Just an FYI:

1. Your pro support forum is giving an error.

2. When installing Pro v 1.9, it still says "installing v. 1.8" and in the product list it is still identified as 1.9

You must have downloaded the wrong version, sellfy has been acting iffy with downloads. I will PM you the correct one.

Yes I am aware, when I uninstalled to test the free version I did not upload the functions file which was causing an issue. I got side tracked on something that came up and didn't get around to uploading it for a couple hours.

There is one bug with the registration detection I will kick out tomorrow. Other than that, I would say it's about ready for me to implement the database detection and range detection. :)

[ForceHSS]

1.9 Reeased!
Fix for 4.2.2
AdminCP Manager
Pro Feature Ported to Free (Block Registration Even When Proxy Disabled)



You must have downloaded the wrong version, sellfy has been acting iffy with downloads. I will PM you the correct one.

Yes I am aware, when I uninstalled to test the free version I did not upload the functions file which was causing an issue. I got side tracked on something that came up and didn't get around to uploading it for a couple hours.

There is one bug with the registration detection I will kick out tomorrow. Other than that, I would say it's about ready for me to implement the database detection and range detection. :)

I will wait for the pro version 2.0 to fix the registration bug no point in installing a bugged pro version

[TheInsaneManiac]

I will wait for the pro version 2.0 to fix the registration bug no point in installing a bugged pro version

Fixed. :)

[ForceHSS]

Fixed. :)

Is that the one i got in a email 1.9.1

[TheInsaneManiac]

Is that the one i got in a email 1.9.1
Yes, it was just a bug with the IP detection, nothing major. All is fixed now :)

I had to manually link it since the commerce site is not properly updating files.

[RichieBoy67]

I just bought the paid version. For $5 it seems well worth it. I was surprised actually! It seems like most times I go to buy a premium version it ends up costing more than Vbulletin when you add up yearly or monthly upgrade fees. So thanks for keeping the price low!

Just for clarification, this will block tor users/redirect? Also, what is the auto edit templates thing about? For the warning message?

All I really need this for is to block tor users. I do not care about a warning message or anything. Is it possible to use this mod that way?

Thanks again! Good work!

[Stevenwi]

Installed :)

[TheInsaneManiac]

I just bought the paid version. For $5 it seems well worth it. I was surprised actually! It seems like most times I go to buy a premium version it ends up costing more than Vbulletin when you add up yearly or monthly upgrade fees. So thanks for keeping the price low!

Just for clarification, this will block tor users/redirect? Also, what is the auto edit templates thing about? For the warning message?

All I really need this for is to block tor users. I do not care about a warning message or anything. Is it possible to use this mod that way?

Thanks again! Good work!

No problem man. I know how it is, I always had to purchase mods like vBSEO and such and non were below $50, SEO was over $100 which was pretty close to vBulletin. So I try to keep all of my modifications cheap. I don't believe in the saying "If it sounds too good to be true, then it is." I like to prove sayings like that wrong haha. At most when the modification is fully developed to where my expectations were when I originally thought up the modification would be less than $20 and I plan to still keep it there, but as I bring more features to the modification from my original plan, I have others I add in there. Regardless, when/if I decide to raise the price, those who purchased for the lower price will be grandfathered into that and will continue to receive all updates as they are released. Haha it actually seems the closer I get to finishing the modification, the further I get from finishing it.

Yes in the settings disable Web, and Lan proxy detection, and enable redirection. This will only block tor users.

The auto templates will manually perform the template edits for the detection message.

Yes you can block just tor users, redirect them to proxy.php or even redirect them to a blank page. You can also log who is detected and have it message you through PM, Email, or even Threads. I also plan to have a log displayed in the AdminCP in the future as well.

[leemart44]

Caused fatal error, removed

[djbaxter]

See PM: There still may be a problem with how Tor proxies are defined.

[djbaxter]

Caused fatal error, removed

That's entirely useless as a bug report, since you don't even identify the specific error message you received.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Caused fatal error, removed

Is there any specific setting you applied that caused this error, or was this from initial install? I need more information in order to resolve.

[RichieBoy67]

I would like more information as well. I am using without any issues but only blocking tor and I have not yet tested to see if it is working. No errors here though so far.

[RichieBoy67]

No problem man. I know how it is, I always had to purchase mods like vBSEO and such and non were below $50, SEO was over $100 which was pretty close to vBulletin. So I try to keep all of my modifications cheap. I don't believe in the saying "If it sounds too good to be true, then it is." I like to prove sayings like that wrong haha. At most when the modification is fully developed to where my expectations were when I originally thought up the modification would be less than $20 and I plan to still keep it there, but as I bring more features to the modification from my original plan, I have others I add in there. Regardless, when/if I decide to raise the price, those who purchased for the lower price will be grandfathered into that and will continue to receive all updates as they are released. Haha it actually seems the closer I get to finishing the modification, the further I get from finishing it.

Yes in the settings disable Web, and Lan proxy detection, and enable redirection. This will only block tor users.

The auto templates will manually perform the template edits for the detection message.

Yes you can block just tor users, redirect them to proxy.php or even redirect them to a blank page. You can also log who is detected and have it message you through PM, Email, or even Threads. I also plan to have a log displayed in the AdminCP in the future as well.

The log feature sounds very useful! Great work on this!

[TheInsaneManiac]

I would like more information as well. I am using without any issues but only blocking tor and I have not yet tested to see if it is working. No errors here though so far.
Download Tor Bundle and test it out. It's a portable Tor Browser.

The log feature sounds very useful! Great work on this!
Thanks man. I'm looking forward to it as well.

[RichieBoy67]

Download Tor Bundle and test it out. It's a portable Tor Browser.


Thanks man. I'm looking forward to it as well.

Thanks, I already have that and have had for awhile but just haven't tested the site on it yet. I will check it out tonight but I am not too worried about it not working. :)

[qpurser]

Thanks, I already have that and have had for awhile but just haven't tested the site on it yet. I will check it out tonight but I am not too worried about it not working. :)

I did and tried it out. Works perfect. :)
Good also to try out the various settings (redirecting, pages etc.) for this mod.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Just posting an update guys, I am in training at a new job, and haven't had a day off in a couple weeks. Should be able to work some more on the product here in about a week or so. Appreciate everyone's patience.

[RichieBoy67]

I did and tried it out. Works perfect. :)
Good also to try out the various settings (redirecting, pages etc.) for this mod.

I tested out the tor blocking finally and it does work perfectly. Great extra layer of security!

Thanks

[CUBS]

so you can have this mod enabled and just detect those who have tor and not block them with just a security alert or you cab block them depends on what I want correct

[qpurser]

so you can have this mod enabled and just detect those who have tor and not block them with just a security alert or you cab block them depends on what I want correct

That is correct.
Just select the options you want to activate/deactivate

[ckgb]

I'm lost here. Where do I go to purchase the PRO version of the product?

Thank You

[webmastersitesi]

does it work 4.2 x

[djbaxter]

I'm lost here. Where do I go to purchase the PRO version of the product?

https://sellfy.com/TheInsaneManiac

does it work 4.2 x

Yes.

[TheInsaneManiac]

https://sellfy.com/TheInsaneManiac



Yes.


I was going to reply but appears I have some support for my support. :D lol

Thanks

[ckgb]

Thank you for the mod. Purchased and installed. Hopefully it does what it says it does ))

[ForceHSS]

found a bug in ur pro version when disabled no error so it is ur bug
Fatal error: Call to undefined function indexOf() in /*****/*****/public_html/register.php(1226) : eval()'d code on line 88

[TheInsaneManiac]

found a bug in ur pro version when disabled no error so it is ur bug
Fatal error: Call to undefined function indexOf() in /*****/*****/public_html/register.php(1226) : eval()'d code on line 88
Is this in 4.0 or 3.8 version?

[ForceHSS]

4.0 version and i am using vb 4.2.2

[ForceHSS]

Any fix for this problem yet. Can give you access to my forum if you need to test

[ckgb]

Strange. I run 4.2.2 and do not get this error

[ForceHSS]

Strange. I run 4.2.2 and do not get this error

Are u running the pro version or the lite one from here

[ckgb]

Pro one

[ForceHSS]

Maybe one of my other plugins is not working well with this one. I have done checks and it is this plugin causing the problem. If the coder does not give me a fix soon I will be asking for a refund

[TheInsaneManiac]

I can issue refund if needed, sorry I just got back in town, business trip took longer than expected, 3 of the 7 servers of a clients domain got brute forced and they were taken down. Anyway all is back to normal. I can take a look at the issue if you PM me information for access.

[TheInsaneManiac]

Is this in 4.0 or 3.8 version?

Figured it out, small issue with a bracket. All is resolved. I emailed out updates to everyone.

[ForceHSS]

Thx for fix I knew it was a problem with this mod. Would of fixed it myself and told u the problem but been very busy helping other vb owners

[TheInsaneManiac]

It's all good man, sorry about the issue. Sometimes happens when rebuilding mods from scratch.

[FreewayOrange]

I also get the message Fatal error: Call to undefined function indexOf() in register.php(902) : eval()'d code on line 40

Where is the issue with the bracket so we can fix this on our own? Because if I redownload it, I don't see any updates on the files (timestamps are from 2013). We use the lite version.

[TheInsaneManiac]

I also get the message Fatal error: Call to undefined function indexOf() in register.php(902) : eval()'d code on line 40

Were is the issue with the bracket so we can fix this on our own? Because if I redownload it, I don't see any updates on the files (timestamps are from 2013). We use the lite version.

Hmm shouldn't be in the free version, but I'll take a look and push an update by tonight.

[justicechick]

Hmm shouldn't be in the free version, but I'll take a look and push an update by tonight.

Was this update ever completed?

[TheInsaneManiac]

Was this update ever completed?

Yes sorry, been overwhelmed with another project. Just uploaded the fix. Will begin work on the 3.8 version here soon as it needs to be re-coded as well. Once that is completed I will begin work on Database Integration.

[Set3sh]

Do you mind mailing me again a link to get the latest pro version?
Thank you.

[dawges]

This is a nice addon and i bought the pro. However it does not work for me. I can go to my site using a web proxy sign right up and view the forum. Yes i studied the setting carefully and had the registrations set. Also, it is calling all cell phone ip's proxies. I enabled it and had 1000 proxy alerts all cell phones. Nice idea just does not work for me.

[dawges]

I got it the way i wanted it to work now. However, every 5 seconds i get alerts on people using cell phones? There is now way i can stand this, anyway to fix this? If not i cant use it.

[ForceHSS]

Turn alerts off

[dawges]

Turn alerts off

Thanks for the tip.

It is blocking Tor just fine but not web based proxies. Any ideas?

[ForceHSS]

Op would be best to answer that. Mine seems to work as it should

[dawges]

Op would be best to answer that. Mine seems to work as it should

I just wanted it to block them at registration.

[ForceHSS]

I know that is a pro thing not sure if its on the lite one

[dawges]

I know that is a pro thing not sure if its on the lite one

I bought the pro. Sorry I failed to mention that.

[ForceHSS]

I bought the pro. Sorry I failed to mention that.
You would need to get in touch with op about the pro version if any problem either pm or his website

[Kat-2]

Got Pro. Installed and everyone (including me) gets nothing but a white screen. No idea why.
Plus it is blocking one of my Super Mods.

[ForceHSS]

Got Pro. Installed and everyone (including me) gets nothing but a white screen. No idea why.
Plus it is blocking one of my Super Mods.

Disable it from the config then check permissions
Redirect blank = No
In the Proxy Alert: Permissions add the groups you dont want to see the alerts. I put all member groups in there only left out groups 1, 3, 4 and 8

[Kat-2]

Fix (I thought) all of the settings. But, if I have it set to yes on globally, still getting blank page.

[ForceHSS]

Post screenshot of all settings

[Kat-2]

Removed.

[ForceHSS]

Proxy Alert: General
Enabled = Yes
Tor = Yes
Lan Proxy = Yes
Web Proxy = Yes
Members Only = Yes
Template Edits = Yes
Redirection = Yes
Redirect Blank = No
Page Message = <span style="color:red;">You were detected using a proxy! For security reasons, we do not allow this on our community. Please disable the proxy or switch browsers if it is built in. Thank you.</span> or leave it the way you have it
Page Message Color = leave this blank
Persistent = Yes
Cookie Time = 365
Location = No
Message = Proxies are frowned upon in our community, please disable this or change browsers. Thank you.
Message Color = white

Proxy Alert: Registrations
Registration = Yes
Registration Only = Yes
Registration Remember = Yes

Proxy Alert: Email
Email = No

Proxy Alert: Thread
Thread = No
Forum ID = leave blank
User ID = leave blank

Proxy Alert: Permissions
IP Whitelist = I would leave this blank

[Kat-2]

That is pretty much how I have it set, except if I set it on, it blocks out one of my Super Mods, and they are not behind any Proxy. So, that is why I have their IP in there. Plus...set like you posted, I get a blank screen, and everyone does.

Oh well, pretty much looks like I can't use it. At least it wasn't expensive.

Thank you so much for your help.

Oh...hmmm would any other Proxy hack be interfering? I do have another one it.....Proxy to Real IP.

[ForceHSS]

You could have another plugin causing a problem with it don't just disable the one you think is messing with it remove it fully

[Kat-2]

I tried it all, and it doesn't seem to matter. If I set it globally, I get the blank page. Guess this one is not for me.

[ForceHSS]

I tried it all, and it doesn't seem to matter. If I set it globally, I get the blank page. Guess this one is not for me.
globally?

[Kat-2]

globally?


Yes, the first one in the long list of settings. Under General.


Would you like to globally enable Proxy Alert? Yes No

[ForceHSS]

I see now if you said Enabled I would of understood

[Kat-2]

LOL what's in a word. I knew what I meant anyhow. :p

[TheInsaneManiac]

LOL what's in a word. I knew what I meant anyhow. :p

If you still need help I will need some information from you. Please PM me.

Sorry I have not been around the last month or so, recently lost my job and have not had a computer. Been a rough patch and a long story. I'll use my friends computer for now and do as much as I can to help till I get back on my feet. Good ole notepad ftw.

[mikez006]

I currently only have Tor detection turned on and it seems most of the IPs I'm getting are mobile/wireless IPs like mycingular.net (AT&T)

Is Tor detection 100% accurate? If he's using Tor why does it show up as At&T when I trace the IP?

[leemart44]

I got token error when trying to import latest xml

[ForceHSS]

I got token error when trying to import latest xml
post full error (check error log)

[leemart44]

error is gone away, I have the pro version installed now, so maybe was just
an issue on my end not the xml
Installed adblock mod of yours and now the proxy alert stopped working any advise?
I'm using your Pro version 1.92

Okay got it going but now its blocking Google adsense bots

[Marv]

I´ve bought the pro version 1.92 and have a few issues with it.
Actual I have to deal with a bunch of trolls on my forums and thought it would be wise, to have a proxy filter like this. Unfortunal, it doesn´t work reliable.

Auto template has seemed to malfunction, so I edited the navbar myself and added the missing line. Now it detects tor users here and then, but you can´t relay on that. Proxy-Alert is setup to block proxy and tor users and redirect them to the PA error page. As far as I can see, that doesn´t work. Wether the users are blocked, nor they become redirected to the error page.

As I visited the forum using tor, it wasn´t detected. Even using a normal proxy-server list in firefox was ignored by this mod.

Maniac, may be you could have a look into this. In this state the mod is unfortunal not recommended for use - at least, if you have trolls lurking around and you´re in need, to get rid off em.

[ForceHSS]

I?ve bought the pro version 1.92 and have a few issues with it.
Actually, I have to deal with a bunch of trolls on my forums and thought it would be wise, to have a proxy filter like this. Unfortunal, it doesn?t work reliably.

Auto template has seemed to malfunction, so I edited the navbar myself and added the missing line. Now it detects tor users here and then, but you can?t rely on that. Proxy-Alert is setup to block proxy and tor users and redirect them to the PA error page. As far as I can see, that doesn?t work. Whether the users are blocked, nor they become redirected to the error page.

As I visited the forum using tor, it wasn?t detected. Even using a normal proxy-server list in Firefox was ignored by this mod.

Maniac, maybe you could have a look into this. In this state the mod is unfortunate not recommended for use - at least, if you have trolls lurking around and you?re in need, to get rid off em.
Post the missing line so others can add it

[Marv]

The missing line is the one which should be done by the autotemplate. If it fails, there is the line in the readme.txt file in the package.