abuse.ch httpBL check

This plugin checks if a visitor is listed on httpBL.abuse.ch.
httpBl is a DNSBL which can be used to blocks access from IPs which are:

• Known source of Hacking activities (mostly script kiddies)
• Source of Remote File Inclusion attacks (RFI)
• Hijacked webserver
• Scanning drones
• Source of referer Spam

For more information take a look at the FAQ.

Does this plugin protect my blog against comment Spam?

No, httpBL.abuse.ch does not protect you from comment spam BUT it protects you from referer spammers.

2.1

• Added support for the new httpBL zone 127.0.0.5 (scanning drones)
• Added an Administration Menu (Settings-> abuse.ch httpBL)
• Changed logging format to “TIMESTAMP | IP address | Hostname | User-Agent | httpBL zone”
• Update Plugin description
• Made some changes to the HTML code

2.0

• Fixed an error in the logging function ($response instead of $responses)
• gethostbyaddr will now only be executed when logging is enabled

1.3

• Corrected some typing errors in check_httpbl.php
• Changed the message which a visitor receive, when he is listed at httpBL.abuse.ch. Now the message contains a link to the lookup form at http://dnsbl.abuse.ch/check.php where the visitor will find reason and time of the listing.

1. Upload check_httpbl.php to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
3. Adjust the plugin settings if you want to