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Time for some digital pest control! 🐜🧹

I recently noticed some uninvited guests trying to treat my server like a free SEO buffet. A swarm of bots decided to sign up and "politely" boost my posts — not because they loved my content, but to piggyback on our domain's reputation for their shady SEO gains.

I wasn't aware of this specific "parasitic" method before, but today was the big "clobbering time." All bots have been evicted, and their data is gone. Consider the server officially de-bugged! 🚫🤖

To keep things cozy and human, I’ve switched to manual registration approval. From now on, real humans only — no parasites allowed (see the attached photo for their "portraits" 😂).

To my fellow instance admins: How are you handling these digital ticks? Any favorite blocklists or moderation pro-tips to share?

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SelfHosting #AdminLife #CyberSecurity #DigitalPestControl #StopSpam #SEO #InstanceAdmin #MastodonAdmin

Time for some digital pest control! 🐜🧹

I recently noticed some uninvited guests trying to treat my server like a free SEO buffet. A swarm of bots decided to sign up and "politely" boost my posts — not because they loved my content, but to piggyback on our domain's reputation for their shady SEO gains.

I wasn't aware of this specific "parasitic" method before, but today was the big "clobbering time." All bots have been evicted, and their data is gone. Consider the server officially de-bugged! 🚫🤖

To keep things cozy and human, I’ve switched to manual registration approval. From now on, real humans only — no parasites allowed (see the attached photo for their "portraits" 😂).

To my fellow instance admins: How are you handling these digital ticks? Any favorite blocklists or moderation pro-tips to share?

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SelfHosting #AdminLife #CyberSecurity #DigitalPestControl #StopSpam #SEO #InstanceAdmin #MastodonAdmin

Time for some digital pest control! 🐜🧹

I recently noticed some uninvited guests trying to treat my server like a free SEO buffet. A swarm of bots decided to sign up and "politely" boost my posts — not because they loved my content, but to piggyback on our domain's reputation for their shady SEO gains.

I wasn't aware of this specific "parasitic" method before, but today was the big "clobbering time." All bots have been evicted, and their data is gone. Consider the server officially de-bugged! 🚫🤖

To keep things cozy and human, I’ve switched to manual registration approval. From now on, real humans only — no parasites allowed (see the attached photo for their "portraits" 😂).

To my fellow instance admins: How are you handling these digital ticks? Any favorite blocklists or moderation pro-tips to share?

#Mastodon #Fediverse #SelfHosting #AdminLife #CyberSecurity #DigitalPestControl #StopSpam #SEO #InstanceAdmin #MastodonAdmin

Stop Spam Emails in Outlook

Tired of junk emails cluttering your inbox? Learn how to block spam, manage Safe Senders, and keep your Outlook inbox clean and secure—quick tips for a productive, stress-free email experience!

#Izoate #Technology #Outlook #EmailSecurity #StopSpam #JunkMail #Mail

https://www.izoate.com/blog/how-to-stop-spam-emails-in-outlook-complete-guide-to-block-junk-mail-in-outlook/

Unsubscribe and they keep sending? That's spam.

Now what happens if you actually realize that yep I asked for this newsletter or I have this business relationship so I'm going to hit the unsubscribe button and the email keeps coming

What Is and Is Not Spam
https://askleo.com/2505 article #2505

#SpamAwareness #EmailEtiquette #ReduceSpam #EmailTips #EmailSecurity #StopSpam #SpamFilter #SpamFreeInbox #UnsubscribeRight #DigitalSafety #ReportSpamCorrectly #EmailEducation #AvoidSpam

In 2023, you need to confirm your email address if you want to subscribe to a mailing list or order something online.

And yet, if you want to open a bank account or get a mobile service, all you have to do is give out some random email address you don’t own, and they’ll send someone else your bank statements or your mobile service bills.

#StopSpam #ProtectPrivacy #VerifyEmailAddress #YouForkingAHoles