Description
This plugin checks if a visitor is listed on httpBL.abuse.ch.
httpBl is a DNSBL which can be used to blocks access from IPs which are:
- Known source of Hacking activities (mostly script kiddies)
- Source of Remote File Inclusion attacks (RFI)
- Hijacked webserver
- Scanning drones
- Source of referer Spam
For more information take a look at the FAQ.
Screenshots
httpBL Option menu 
If the IP address of the visitor is listed on httpBL.abuse.ch, the plugin will deny access to your blog and will display a error message
Installation
- Upload
check_httpbl.phpto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Adjust the plugin settings if you want to
FAQ
- Does this plugin protect my blog against comment Spam?
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No, httpBL.abuse.ch does not protect you from comment spam BUT it protects you from referer spammers.
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Changelog
2.1
- Added support for the new httpBL zone 127.0.0.5 (scanning drones)
- Added an Administration Menu (Settings-> abuse.ch httpBL)
- Changed logging format to “TIMESTAMP | IP address | Hostname | User-Agent | httpBL zone”
- Update Plugin description
- Made some changes to the HTML code
2.0
- Fixed an error in the logging function ($response instead of $responses)
- gethostbyaddr will now only be executed when logging is enabled
1.3
- Corrected some typing errors in check_httpbl.php
- Changed the message which a visitor receive, when he is listed at httpBL.abuse.ch. Now the message contains a link to the lookup form at https://dnsbl.abuse.ch/check.php where the visitor will find reason and time of the listing.