Spambots? Scrapers Or genuine users?

Discussion in 'vBulletin' started by Dave Hybrid, Mar 17, 2007.

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    Hello !

    Have been paying extra special attention to my online lists and stats today as my users online has increased somewhat.

    Whats strange is all these guests dont seem to be real, they have no referer and bypass my stats altogether, their ip details also sugest they are a server rather than a user.

    Can anyone confirm what these visitors are?

    Screen shot attached.

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    Dave Hybrid, Mar 17, 2007 IP
  2. ninjashoes

    ninjashoes Well-Known Member

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    I had a big problem with spambots for awhile. Check vbulletin.org for hacks to give you additional user verifications.
     
    ninjashoes, Mar 17, 2007 IP
  3. Dave Hybrid

    Dave Hybrid Active Member

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    I dont have a problem with spammers registering...

    I just asked if the guests in the pic are users or spambots.
     
    Dave Hybrid, Mar 17, 2007 IP
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    mad4 Peon

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    They look like users to me.
     
    mad4, Mar 19, 2007 IP
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    tnd Well-Known Member

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    I think it is script from server, see from hostname look like hosting company
     
    tnd, Mar 19, 2007 IP