<![CDATA[Konnexu Community - All Forums]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/ Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:51:00 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[How Spambots Can Harm a Server]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-66.html Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:37:10 +0000 Donna_Kx]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-66.html ft.com and nypost.com

A spambot attack can severely impact a server, leading to issues such as:

1. Increased Server Load
  • Spambots generate massive numbers of requests, overwhelming the server’s CPU and memory.
  • If too many bots hit the server at once, it may slow down or crash due to resource exhaustion.
2. Bandwidth Consumption
  • Bots send excessive traffic, using up the site's bandwidth and causing slower loading times for real users.
  • If hosting has bandwidth limits, this can lead to additional costs or temporary service suspension.
3. Database Overload
  • Spambots create fake user accounts, post spam comments, or submit junk data into forms, leading to an overloaded database.
  • Large amounts of fake entries can slow down queries and affect site performance.
4. Denial of Service (DoS) Effects
  • A flood of bot activity can mimic a DDoS attack, making the website unresponsive or completely unavailable.
  • Spambot attacks can also exhaust server connections, preventing legitimate users from accessing the site.
5. Security Vulnerabilities
  • Some spambots attempt SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), or brute-force login attempts, which can compromise the server.
  • If successful, these attacks can lead to data breaches or full system takeovers.
6. IP Blacklisting & SEO Penalties
  • If a server is flagged for sending spam or hosting spam content, search engines may penalize or de-index the site.
  • Email servers may blacklist the domain, affecting legitimate email communication.

How to Protect Your Server
  • Implement rate limiting & firewalls to detect and block excessive requests.
  • Use CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA to filter out bots from forms and login pages.
  • Monitor server logs & traffic to detect unusual spikes in activity.
  • Block known bot IPs & use bot detection tools like Cloudflare or Akamai.
  • Enable email verification & user validation to prevent fake account creation.
  • Use Honeypots to trap bots by hiding invisible fields that only bots interact with.
]]> ft.com and nypost.com

A spambot attack can severely impact a server, leading to issues such as:

1. Increased Server Load
  • Spambots generate massive numbers of requests, overwhelming the server’s CPU and memory.
  • If too many bots hit the server at once, it may slow down or crash due to resource exhaustion.
2. Bandwidth Consumption
  • Bots send excessive traffic, using up the site's bandwidth and causing slower loading times for real users.
  • If hosting has bandwidth limits, this can lead to additional costs or temporary service suspension.
3. Database Overload
  • Spambots create fake user accounts, post spam comments, or submit junk data into forms, leading to an overloaded database.
  • Large amounts of fake entries can slow down queries and affect site performance.
4. Denial of Service (DoS) Effects
  • A flood of bot activity can mimic a DDoS attack, making the website unresponsive or completely unavailable.
  • Spambot attacks can also exhaust server connections, preventing legitimate users from accessing the site.
5. Security Vulnerabilities
  • Some spambots attempt SQL injections, cross-site scripting (XSS), or brute-force login attempts, which can compromise the server.
  • If successful, these attacks can lead to data breaches or full system takeovers.
6. IP Blacklisting & SEO Penalties
  • If a server is flagged for sending spam or hosting spam content, search engines may penalize or de-index the site.
  • Email servers may blacklist the domain, affecting legitimate email communication.

How to Protect Your Server
  • Implement rate limiting & firewalls to detect and block excessive requests.
  • Use CAPTCHA or reCAPTCHA to filter out bots from forms and login pages.
  • Monitor server logs & traffic to detect unusual spikes in activity.
  • Block known bot IPs & use bot detection tools like Cloudflare or Akamai.
  • Enable email verification & user validation to prevent fake account creation.
  • Use Honeypots to trap bots by hiding invisible fields that only bots interact with.
]]> <![CDATA[Origami folding caravan]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-65.html Sun, 12 Jan 2025 23:44:20 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-65.html
This is an amazing caravan, looks superb and quite spacious inside, albeit no loo or shower, but then neither has a tent.

This would be superb at a camp site with those type of facilities on hand.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSrp9pM/

Geffers]]>
This is an amazing caravan, looks superb and quite spacious inside, albeit no loo or shower, but then neither has a tent.

This would be superb at a camp site with those type of facilities on hand.

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdSrp9pM/

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Christmas Dining under Canvas]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-64.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:31:25 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-64.html
She often camps in Scotland during the winter.

This has a funny ending.

https://www.tiktok.com/@fionainthewild/v...0415349025

Geffers]]>
She often camps in Scotland during the winter.

This has a funny ending.

https://www.tiktok.com/@fionainthewild/v...0415349025

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Robots becoming realistic]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-63.html Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:12:56 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-63.html
China's technology is amazing.

https://youtu.be/54IHAT0d6JQ?si=QBD25PUUG2T6_BwS

Geffers
A further fascinating video covering this subject,

This one is 16 minutes duration and shows how tech is advancing, at 1:23 watch Morgan Freeman, will we be able to separate reality from fiction?

https://youtu.be/zpRM25pUD8w?si=8-gQVss3dHN_ifvq

Geffers]]>
China's technology is amazing.

https://youtu.be/54IHAT0d6JQ?si=QBD25PUUG2T6_BwS

Geffers
A further fascinating video covering this subject,

This one is 16 minutes duration and shows how tech is advancing, at 1:23 watch Morgan Freeman, will we be able to separate reality from fiction?

https://youtu.be/zpRM25pUD8w?si=8-gQVss3dHN_ifvq

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Amazing Google Maps]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-62.html Tue, 31 Dec 2024 00:00:12 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-62.html Google maps, we take this app for granted nowadays as it is a default install on most android phones , but this video explains some of the technology behind it.

Absolutely fascinating.
I stll think a proper map is great, I further think map apps compliment a real paper map rather than replace it.  I feel one can plan a route much better with a paper map than using a phone app, maybe I am just old fashioned.
https://youtu.be/iKAlo_fW0w0?si=8Aynnu85n1s4288R
Geffers]]> Google maps, we take this app for granted nowadays as it is a default install on most android phones , but this video explains some of the technology behind it.

Absolutely fascinating.
I stll think a proper map is great, I further think map apps compliment a real paper map rather than replace it.  I feel one can plan a route much better with a paper map than using a phone app, maybe I am just old fashioned.
https://youtu.be/iKAlo_fW0w0?si=8Aynnu85n1s4288R
Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Sheepdogs running across fields.]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-61.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:54:44 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-61.html
Used computer link so may be viewable without needing to download the app, ost annoying I know.

https://www.tiktok.com/@seanthesheepman/...0007220768

Geffers]]>
Used computer link so may be viewable without needing to download the app, ost annoying I know.

https://www.tiktok.com/@seanthesheepman/...0007220768

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Hide n Seek]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-60.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:47:15 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-60.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/SuBN2mwUN9E?s...MhMtm2NLbv

Geffers]]>
https://youtube.com/shorts/SuBN2mwUN9E?s...MhMtm2NLbv

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Nature is Strange]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-59.html Fri, 20 Dec 2024 22:43:39 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-59.html
https://youtube.com/shorts/rgZWFIwDBk4?s...7EdExwZNFX

Geffers]]>
https://youtube.com/shorts/rgZWFIwDBk4?s...7EdExwZNFX

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Coincidence - surely]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-58.html Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:03:09 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-58.html
A group of us were having lunch today, during conversation our content wandered to  the Thunderbirds puppet series.  We mentioned the four Thunderbird crafts and the various pods.  No phone searches took place.

When I arrivaed home later same day I was browsing Youtube on my TV and  a video on Thunderbirds was suggested on my home screen, this video (link below) covered the four main crafts along with reference to the pods, just as had discussed at lunch.

I've watched videos before relating to Thunderbirds - months, maybe years ago.  Weird coincidence nevertheless.

https://youtu.be/TcGUWfvk2hs?si=rXuSnWqh0an6NUu9


Geffers]]>
A group of us were having lunch today, during conversation our content wandered to  the Thunderbirds puppet series.  We mentioned the four Thunderbird crafts and the various pods.  No phone searches took place.

When I arrivaed home later same day I was browsing Youtube on my TV and  a video on Thunderbirds was suggested on my home screen, this video (link below) covered the four main crafts along with reference to the pods, just as had discussed at lunch.

I've watched videos before relating to Thunderbirds - months, maybe years ago.  Weird coincidence nevertheless.

https://youtu.be/TcGUWfvk2hs?si=rXuSnWqh0an6NUu9


Geffers]]> <![CDATA[NORAD tracks Santa]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-57.html Sat, 14 Dec 2024 10:33:31 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-57.html
The following link explains the history behind this annual event as to why the North American Air Defence Command are involved.

Apps available for phone - I always install (despite my age) just before Christmas then remove after.

https://www.norad.mil/NORAD-Tracks-Santa/

Geffers]]>
The following link explains the history behind this annual event as to why the North American Air Defence Command are involved.

Apps available for phone - I always install (despite my age) just before Christmas then remove after.

https://www.norad.mil/NORAD-Tracks-Santa/

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Dangers of Remember Me Checkbox]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-56.html Tue, 10 Dec 2024 13:48:32 +0000 Donna_Kx]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-56.html
Let's say you lose your phone, ipad, etc. If you've saved your logins to your bank, work, etc - anyone that finds your device, or steals it, now has full access to important sites. This is like leaving your door open to your home when you leave. Anyone can get in and steal all that you own. 

The Remember Me checkbox uses a cookie stored on your computer to store your log in details. Hackers can steal these cookies and then have access as well. 

About 2,200 cyber-attacks happen daily, with a cyber-attack taking place every 39 seconds on average. In order to avoid your site being a potential security risk for your users, consider removing the Remember Me option. If it's a feature you have now, just let users know that you found that option to be a security risk for any website and have decided to opt in to better security. 

Here's an interesting article on how cyber criminals are using Remember Me cookies to take over Gmail accounts, with more info from the FBI. There are other sources of information regarding this topic. Please feel free to explore and ask questions. If you want to disable it on your own site and aren't sure how, feel free to ask as well. We can try to help. Smile]]>
Let's say you lose your phone, ipad, etc. If you've saved your logins to your bank, work, etc - anyone that finds your device, or steals it, now has full access to important sites. This is like leaving your door open to your home when you leave. Anyone can get in and steal all that you own. 

The Remember Me checkbox uses a cookie stored on your computer to store your log in details. Hackers can steal these cookies and then have access as well. 

About 2,200 cyber-attacks happen daily, with a cyber-attack taking place every 39 seconds on average. In order to avoid your site being a potential security risk for your users, consider removing the Remember Me option. If it's a feature you have now, just let users know that you found that option to be a security risk for any website and have decided to opt in to better security. 

Here's an interesting article on how cyber criminals are using Remember Me cookies to take over Gmail accounts, with more info from the FBI. There are other sources of information regarding this topic. Please feel free to explore and ask questions. If you want to disable it on your own site and aren't sure how, feel free to ask as well. We can try to help. Smile]]> <![CDATA[Close your eyes and imagine this scene.]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-55.html Sun, 01 Dec 2024 20:01:24 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-55.html
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdjVeNWf/

Geffers]]>
https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdjVeNWf/

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Padlock Icon]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-54.html Wed, 27 Nov 2024 08:09:39 +0000 Geffers]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-54.html
I always do where an exchange of money takes place, depending on one's browser hovering the mouse pointer over the padlock will give some indication that site is secure.  Of course any https site will show as secure but I will usually select 'more information' and view the actual certificate.  It will list who the certificate was issued to, by whom and valid dates etc..

I did on one occasion quite recently notice that one of my banks had a different Certificate Authority issuer to previously noted, I actually declined the transaction I was intending pending an email to the bank.  All confirmed by them, they had in fact changed CA issuers.

Now I am not that paranoid that I recall all CA details, this was coincidental as it was a relatively new card company I was using but worth checking, fraud is getting very clever on the internet.

Geffers]]>
I always do where an exchange of money takes place, depending on one's browser hovering the mouse pointer over the padlock will give some indication that site is secure.  Of course any https site will show as secure but I will usually select 'more information' and view the actual certificate.  It will list who the certificate was issued to, by whom and valid dates etc..

I did on one occasion quite recently notice that one of my banks had a different Certificate Authority issuer to previously noted, I actually declined the transaction I was intending pending an email to the bank.  All confirmed by them, they had in fact changed CA issuers.

Now I am not that paranoid that I recall all CA details, this was coincidental as it was a relatively new card company I was using but worth checking, fraud is getting very clever on the internet.

Geffers]]> <![CDATA[Website Fonts]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-53.html Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:41:19 +0000 Donna_Kx]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-53.html Atkinson Hyperlegible and Lexend get high ratings for accessibility. We use Atkinson here. We will also be using it for themes in something that's coming up. Here's why fonts can make such a difference. Have a look at how things look with different fonts:

the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Atkinson
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Papyrus
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Brush Script
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Impact
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Futura

Notice how the "I" in each one is harder to make out for most of the fonts other than Atkinson. The 0 and the O or o are also hard to distinguish. Keep fonts in mind when designing your website. Accessible fonts are not only visually appealing, but are much better for your audience as you won't be excluding visually impaired viewers from participating.  Cool

One last thing, the above was just an example and not an actual password.  Tongue]]> Atkinson Hyperlegible and Lexend get high ratings for accessibility. We use Atkinson here. We will also be using it for themes in something that's coming up. Here's why fonts can make such a difference. Have a look at how things look with different fonts:

the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Atkinson
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Papyrus
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Brush Script
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Impact
the pass is 10OliIpqmdeoDb – Futura

Notice how the "I" in each one is harder to make out for most of the fonts other than Atkinson. The 0 and the O or o are also hard to distinguish. Keep fonts in mind when designing your website. Accessible fonts are not only visually appealing, but are much better for your audience as you won't be excluding visually impaired viewers from participating.  Cool

One last thing, the above was just an example and not an actual password.  Tongue]]> <![CDATA[Slack for Chat]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-52.html Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:47:12 +0000 Donna_Kx]]> https://forum.konnexu.com/thread-52.html Slack chat could be an option for you. They have a free plan and then some fairly affordable paid plans. We have Slack for Bello Dynamic. My partner and I have it for BryZar as well. We invite people to our Slack channel and can then chat with them. The free plan only stores chats for 90 days though. If you want them stored longer, you need a paid plan. 

Slack is pretty easy to use too. Here's the interface:


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I had to blur out other slack channels on the above as that's the map app view and I have other channels in my slack. I like it. You can do calls (video and/or audio) too. Smile]]> Slack chat could be an option for you. They have a free plan and then some fairly affordable paid plans. We have Slack for Bello Dynamic. My partner and I have it for BryZar as well. We invite people to our Slack channel and can then chat with them. The free plan only stores chats for 90 days though. If you want them stored longer, you need a paid plan. 

Slack is pretty easy to use too. Here's the interface:


.png   slack.png (Size: 214.17 KB / Downloads: 8)
I had to blur out other slack channels on the above as that's the map app view and I have other channels in my slack. I like it. You can do calls (video and/or audio) too. Smile]]>