Changes between Version 83 and Version 84 of SpamFilter
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- Feb 1, 2014, 2:32:30 PM (10 years ago)
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v83 v84 24 24 Some spam bots edit a page twice, so the last change is harmless and the previous one added the spam. Be aware of such tactics. Sometimes spam is done by humans - this type is usually successful, but humans are easily discouraged by fast deletion. 25 25 26 The bayes filter (when properly trained) usually has the best detection rates and can be adapted pretty fast to new attacks by training the successful spam attempts. Akismet and !TypePad area good second line of defense (they also use adaptive algorithms). Training also helps the external services when a new type of attack begins. The other services are good to catch the spammers which have rather dumb methods (most of them).26 The bayes filter (when properly trained) usually has the best detection rates and can be adapted pretty fast to new attacks by training the successful spam attempts. Akismet is a good second line of defense (they also use adaptive algorithms). Training also helps the external services when a new type of attack begins. The other services are good to catch the spammers which have rather dumb methods (most of them). 27 27 28 28 Sometimes its hard for the human admins to see if a submission is spam or not. Please understand that for plain software it may be impossible!
