Dean Fiala wrote:
>Since there is no bullet-proof solution, defense in depth should be
>your strategy.
>
>1) Use CAPTCHA as your first line
>2) Dynamically create the elements on your verification form with
>random names so that the crawlers have to be even smarter. Change the
>input field names and submit button name. Human users won't notice the
>difference.
>3) Add an email response verification link to fully activate the
>account, so the crawlers will be forced to use legimate email accounts
>4) Track the client IPs. If you notice a pattern of abuse block the
>offending IPs, or if you really want to drive them nuts, set up a
>honey pot that runs them slowly through an extra set of verification
>steps
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5) Sign the email address they give up to as much spam as you can... ;)
Matt (feeling particularly evil tonight...)
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