Spamhaus Listed - Sever Suspension Threat - GSA SER Leaking Server IP when Proxies Enabled
Hello, I have a dedicated server with ovh.com that i've had for a few weeks. I've been running GSA SER with 100 private proxies since the first day I got the server.
Today I got an email that my IP is listed on the Spamhaus Block List and that my server will be suspended if I don't reply stating that I fixed the situation. I replied with an excuse that I hope they bought and will give me another chance.
The email also contained a link to the Spamhaus listing, which had a link to a page that showed all the usernames and emails that GSA SER used to spam with and leaked from my IP while proxies were enabled. The listings include dates as well that date back to when I first started using the server.
My question is has anyone else had a similar experience with OVH or other host, and what was the outcome?
Also, how do I prevent GSA from leaking my IP at all, especially since i'm using private proxies?
Today I got an email that my IP is listed on the Spamhaus Block List and that my server will be suspended if I don't reply stating that I fixed the situation. I replied with an excuse that I hope they bought and will give me another chance.
The email also contained a link to the Spamhaus listing, which had a link to a page that showed all the usernames and emails that GSA SER used to spam with and leaked from my IP while proxies were enabled. The listings include dates as well that date back to when I first started using the server.
My question is has anyone else had a similar experience with OVH or other host, and what was the outcome?
Also, how do I prevent GSA from leaking my IP at all, especially since i'm using private proxies?
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The most important part you left out is whose proxies you were using. The other questions are how long have you been using SER, and of course, what are your various settings for the proxies within SER.
We all use SER with proxies, and many of us going on 2 years. I am willing to bet the answer lies within those questions above.
Post a pic of your settings in Options (both the entry screen and the interior one within configure proxies).
If proxy server is not setup on right way it can leak real IP and that is what happened in your case.
These are my proxy settings
@mikemike I use buyproxy.org proxies, I am assuming they should be set up right.
@coneh34d I don't understand what your recommendation has to do with my thread.
@sven do you have any insight on this, does GSA leak server IP sometimes when proxies are enabled or have I done something wrong? Thanks.
Should I also check the box, "stop projects on no active proxy"?
You mean to tell me SER will post without proxy even if you have "use proxies" checked for "submission"???
@ron "use proxies" for "submission" checked...I thought that meant you are telling SER to post using proxies.
If for some reason my IP gets leaked again they will suspend my service for sure since I told them I uninstalled the software that "was submitting comments without my knowledge."
@jpvr90 I agree with you, it's kind of misleading to have those settings checked to use proxies on submission but not have it mention that it's possible your IP will be used if you accidentally alter a different setting, perhaps a warning message should be added on that screen for every other SER user who isn't going to see this thread and make the same mistake I did.
I would still like to know what svens opinion and recommendation for the matter is.
@NashRanking I dont think SER will post with your IP if you have "use proxies" for "submission" checked. The only thing I can think of is maybe proxy provider was leaking your IP.
@jpvr90 he said he's using buyproxies.org. That's who I use and have never had any problems.
I take it you are just going around promoting your service in threads that have nothing to do with you or your request for promotion.
Please refrain from spamming your service at random in threads that have nothing to do with you or any inquires about you.
Well, I was answering @brandon since our name was brought up, We dont need to promote our services in every thread, because we already have a sale thread on this forum.. so No need for the attitude really!!
All was fine after that.
You did the same thing as me, had the check box checked under "disable private proxy if when detected to be down"?
Did unchecking that solve the problem of being listed on spamhaus?
Thanks!
@sven can you please provide some insight into this? Is there any possible way you can add some feature to SER that when checked will make it not post using the server IP under any circumstance?