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Registration Validator 
Version
1.2.4 (last update on Nov 21, 2009)
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21
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License
GPL
Non-Commercial
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Date Added
4 February 2009
- Block domains and/or subdomains.
- Block usernames.
- Block IPs or IP ranges.
- Block bots by checking against BotScout database.
- Perform DNS lookup on email domains.
- Perform Spamhaus lookup on IP addresses (SBL, XBL)
- Reject contact submissions containing URLs.
- Reject contact submissions based on Undisposable, BotScout, StopForumSpam.
Works with Community Builder 1.2, Virtuemart, CBE, AjaxRegistration, JomSocial.
If the email address passes the internal check, it is still checked against undisposable.net. Registration is allowed if either undisposable.net is unavailable (which seems to be constantly, at the moment) or the address does not come back as invalid.
1.2.4
- Fixed StopForumSpam check - it was only checking email, not IP address.
- Fixed invalid email domain check - this check was not working properly, and all domains were being passed whether valid or not.
1.2.3
- Optimised logging to prevent multiple fopens.
- Added extra timeout check for HTTP requests (the timeout now applied to connection and request).
- Updated Undisposable check as wasn't checking properly for error being returned from request (though this shouldn't have caused any issues, as the second check would have caught the lack of data).
1.2.2
- Added configurable HTTP timeout for spam lookups.
- Updated IP code to not generate notices when PHP configured to show notices.
- Added logging option which when enabled, all RV activity is logged to the specified file.
1.2.1
- Added JomSocial support.
- Added optional alert window in the event of block.
- Added multiple username/email address add facility.
- Block messages now give specific reason for blocking.
Editor's Note
- This extension requires registration to download.
bydbmorgan on November 19, 2009
I was using this plug in with no known problems for several months until I updated to a more recent version. All of a sudden, new registrations ground to a halt and customers were complaining. I turned off one of the options that was refusing emails from my own domain, and then today it was refusing an email address from sbcglobal.net and so I disabled it completely. Too many customers are being turned away!
Owner's reply
It is as restrictive as you make it. ALL options can be turned off, and updates often include an additional check to another spambot verification service.
I didn't notice you requesting help in the support forums - that would usually be the first place to start in the event of problems. It would be helpful to me and everyone else if problems were reported so that any issues can be identified and resolved.
Awesome plugin, was getting about 10 rogue sign ups per day and this plugin has stopped them in their tracks. Thanks to you my blood temperature has lowered somewhat
byzigzag on November 3, 2009
Having been plagued by persistent spam registrations for the last couple of months I've tried every single captcha plugin and component available, none of which stopped any of the spam sign ups on my site.
I stumbled across this plugin by accident and a bit half heartedly decided to give it a go. I have to say that it's got to be the easiest system to use and there's absolutely nothing to modify unlike most of the captcha plugins. I've finally gone more than 2 days without any spam registrations which is a big relief!
I stumbled across this plugin by accident and a bit half heartedly decided to give it a go. I have to say that it's got to be the easiest system to use and there's absolutely nothing to modify unlike most of the captcha plugins. I've finally gone more than 2 days without any spam registrations which is a big relief!
byeffess on October 27, 2009
Easy to install, works great. I tested with a fake email address and it appeared on the user's list. The developer emailed me to click the "Enabled" column twice so it will list all the unenabled (i.e. unactivated) accounts at the top of the list, and that's a good thing to do every now and then.
bynahrafqifahs on October 26, 2009
Before this, i use AlphaRegistration on my production site. There is no problem from bot attack. Unfortunately, i have to uninstall it because another security reason. Then, I use Joomla default registration form. Tomorrow, there was a registration from this email,antiquariat-plus@mail.ru. I search through Google and found there are several report about this spam bot. Then i found this great plugin, install with easy, register with BotScout.com to get API Key, then publish it. Still now, this plugin save my day and work perfectly! No more worries about spam bot anymore! Must have for every Joomla! site and thank you very much Mr David Barrett (cedit) for great plugin for Joomla Commmunity! TQ! :)
byTKB-4u.com on October 13, 2009
This plug-in works easy. Just go to the plug-in manager and enable it. (eventually
Fill in Plug-in Parameters) I Need the BotScout API-Key (because of more than 20 - BotScout - Checks a day)…
Still waiting for the key however…. But that’s not the fault of the perfect plugin…..
I need to have more patient perhaps…
Perfect Plug-in, You definitely need to reject al those fake users (bot’s).
Fill in Plug-in Parameters) I Need the BotScout API-Key (because of more than 20 - BotScout - Checks a day)…
Still waiting for the key however…. But that’s not the fault of the perfect plugin…..
I need to have more patient perhaps…
Perfect Plug-in, You definitely need to reject al those fake users (bot’s).
Owner's reply
I had problems obtaining a Botscout key also - apparently various tlds are blocked from Botscout (.biz in my case), so I had to use another email address to register. Contacting the site admin resolved it very quickly though.
byMyCatsHeaven on October 10, 2009
Easy to install. Nothing to do! I wasn't sure because it was so easy so I tested with BotScout. Works like a charm! Thanks ....
byP.M. on August 17, 2009
I like this tool very much! The best on this tool is, that there are a lot of spam mail domains allready installed! Works great!
Thank You!
Thank You!
byfspressonline on August 8, 2009
Keeping spammers at bay is a constant battle. This plugin is a great tool in your spam defense. I tested it against 3 known and 2 lesser known disposable email services. 5/5 emails were blocked.
Thank you very much, I have been plagued with .gmail spammers. This solves all of that nicely.
byjeejeestudio on May 1, 2009
Thanks for making this possible.
This should also be standard in joomla like noaixcl and jlord restricted access.
Works great!
Finally i can block does nasty domains who only try to hack you.
You can even add domains yourself.
Like people who register every day but never activate their account like mail.ru and gawab.com.
Thanks!
This should also be standard in joomla like noaixcl and jlord restricted access.
Works great!
Finally i can block does nasty domains who only try to hack you.
You can even add domains yourself.
Like people who register every day but never activate their account like mail.ru and gawab.com.
Thanks!