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Been trying to filter out bots and leeches...
« on: October 26, 2008, 02:38:47 AM »
Hi guys,

Been working tonight to try and filter out both leeches and bots which have run our bandwidth completely out of control this month, to the tune of almost 80GB in 20 days.

Edit : correction, 93GB so far.

Two in particular, yandex.ru using 22GB and someone at ed.shawcable.net using 19GB in 20 days which is insane.  Don't be surprised if we lose connectivity for a day or so while I notify the hosts of the problem and resolution status.

BTW, earlier tonight people were getting a 403 error for a few seconds, but that should now be resolved.

If you use an offline browser (leeching program) or some sort of bot, hopefully you're out of luck.  If not, you will be soon.  Otherwise, if you notice any weirdness, please feel free to let me know.

Wayne