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Instead of blocking source IP. Detect and send "unwanted information".
by beauzero 13y ago
Instead of blocking source IP. Detect and send "unwanted information".
- BlakePetersen 13y agoI agree, this may be a more effective approach than trying to block the IP and the whole whack-a-mole issue. Essentially, they trust the data you're providing and are trying to make a buck off that info. But if they lose that trust because they don't know whether the data is legit or not, you win! I would also try to mask the fact that the data is not accurate, if they immediately see everything as simply zeroed out, it would be a huge red flag you're on to them. If you provide them ALMOST correct data, it would be harder for them to determine what's going on and their users will see realize the disparity and (hopefully) get burned and never come back. Essentially, the trick is to destroy the site's credibility so there's no financial benefit to continue to steal from you. Good Luck!
- dhoulb 13y agoThis is a great approach. I'd also recommend only borking SOME of the data - an intermittent bug is harder to fix than a consistent one!