IP ban question

[auriaks]

Hi,

Im using IP block for double users script which looks like this:

<?php
include $_SERVER['DOCUMENT_ROOT'] . '/content/processes/db_conn.php'; //db 
$userIP = $_SERVER['REMOTE_ADDR'];
$IP_check3 = mysql_query("SELECT * FROM reg_users WHERE IP='$user_IP'");
if(mysql_num_rows($IP_check) > 0) {exit("Only one user with One IP");} else {*register form*}
?>

Also I have row with IP saved from register page...

Will this script work without issues?? Because I know about Ip changers and other malware

Share your opinion...

[traq]

it may work, but not always as intended. Shared or dynamic IPs, for instance: you may end up blocking legitimate users.

[auriaks]

As example: I have 3 IP's I think... I dont how it happens, but they are changing automatically.

[Queops]

Try actually storing Useragent data (comes with OS info), as an extra help.

[djr33]

Useragent data will vary based on OS and browser, so users with two computers or just two browsers won't be effectively banned.


Banning based on IP is unreliable over a long time, but for just a month or so fairly reliable. You can lift the ban after a month and hope the user has given up by then. At worst, you'll have to reban them after a month. Spammers aren't usually that persistent.

[auriaks]

thanks for that