Criminal IP marks this plugin as phishing

  • I added this to my site; when I tried to add Google Analytics, they scanned my site and then my URL was marked with phishing — this plugin was one of the culprits. I don’t believe this plugin itself has phishing content, but the way it’s coded into the website gives a red flag to Criminal IP because it’s a ‘hidden element.’ I’m getting this report with some other plugins too, but I just wanted to make everyone aware in case this ever happens to them.

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  • Plugin Author Jeff Starr

    (@specialk)

    The plugin clearly has nothing to do with phishing, as anyone can verify by examining the code. This free, open-source plugin has been helping people block bad bots for almost 10 years. It works by including a hidden link on web pages that traps bad bots. The technique is proven, very safe, lightweight, and effective. And it’s all well-documented here at www.remarpro.com.

    I do appreciate your feedback, but feel like the low rating is unfair. Unless you have something against using hidden links to trap bad bots..?

    Thread Starter rainforest10005

    (@rainforest10005)

    Nope, nothing against bad bots! In the moment I was a bit frustrated, but I changed the star review. Overall, I think it’s a good plugin and a great idea.

    Plugin Author Jeff Starr

    (@specialk)

    Wow thank you very much, it really helps and is super appreciated.

    May I ask why not a five-star review..? Is there some way the plugin can be improved? Please let me know, your feedback is very important. I want to improve the plugin however possible, thank you.

    • This reply was modified 4 months ago by Jeff Starr.
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