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Hieromon / AutoConnect

An Arduino library for ESP8266/ESP32 WLAN configuration at runtime with the Web interface
https://hieromon.github.io/AutoConnect/
MIT License
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spam #550

Closed svdrummer closed 1 year ago

svdrummer commented 1 year ago

I keep getting spam sex emails from this repository. Anyone know how to stop that without un-sup from this repository?

Hieromon commented 1 year ago

@svdrummer

Attackers use Discussions mentions as a springboard to spread spam. The damage is widespread, not just to this repository. Several comments were also dropped on the AutoConnect repository. They were all forwarded by Mention.

Several comments were also dropped on the AutoConnect repository. They were all forwarded by Mention. The attack uses multiple GitHub accounts and a script to drop comments on a regular cycle. I confirmed.

I have already reported it to the GitHub Trust & Safety Team and they have taken prompt action. At present, the attacks appear to have temporarily ceased but may resume.

The only measure I can take is to restrict posting from the most recently registered accounts. However, that would limit questions and PR from other regular users. So I will see how it goes for now.