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Category: Anti-Spam

QuickCal Spam Protection for WordPress

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QuickCal forms is a good choice when you need to use a powerful booking calendar. Always be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. For example CleanTalk Anti-Spam will guarantee your QuickCal booking form spam protection in about 5 minutes.

Once CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be QuickCal forms but many others.

Download CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin | Download QuickCal plugin

How to install CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin

To install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New.

Then enter «СleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».

After installing the plugin, click the «Activate»‎ button.

After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button. Then just click the «Save Settings»‎ button.

That’s it! From now your WordPress website and QuickCal forms are protected from spam.

You can always use our detailed installation instructions.

How to check your QuickCal forms spam protection in about 5 minutes

You can test the work of Anti-Spam protection for your QuickCal forms by using a test email s @ cleantalk.org (without spaces). First, open the form in an Incognito browser tab. Fill in all the required form fields and send a form. After submitting the form, you will see a block message about the block on the form submission.

If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.

Create your Cleantalk account – Register now and enjoy your spam-free QuickCal forms.

You may view a complete list of CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin features here. https://cleantalk.org/help/introduction

WordPress spam protection

July 31, 2025
Chatway Live Chat Spam Protection for WordPress
Struggling with spam flooding your Chatway Live Chat on WordPress? You’re not alone – it’s a common headache. The source of spam are only these two widgets and there is a plugin that protects both of them, and does it without using annoying CAPTCHAs.

The Anti-Spam by CleanTalk grants cloud protection from spam, is absolutely invisible to users and runs in background. Which might be pretty useful – 300,000+ active installations and 3,000+ reviews on WordPress can’t lie. It contains many features such as logging for your control, SpamFirewall, stop words and much more.

Step 1: Install the Anti-Spam plugin

CleanTalk is a powerful plugin that blocks spam silently in the background. It also has direct integration with Chatway Live Chat and here’s how to set it up:
1. Firstly, to install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New. You can also download it in the WordPress catalog.
2. Then enter «СleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».
3. After installing the plugin, click the «Activate»‎ button.
4. After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button.
5. Then go to Advanced settings in the right-bottom and find the “Protect external forms” and switch it on. It is needed to protect WhatsApp widget inside Chatway Live Chat from spam. Then just click the «Save Settings»‎ button.
From now Anti-Spam starts protecting all forms on your site including Chatway Live Chat without any extra setup.

Step 2: Test Spam Protection of your forms

Use this simple test to confirm that CleanTalk is active:
- At first, open your form in an Incognito browser tab
- Use this test email: st********@*****le.com
- Submit the form
If the plugin is working, you’ll see a message that the submission was blocked. That means the Anti-Spam plugin now filters our your Chatway Live Chat spam!

Important: You must test in Incognito because admins are not blocked by default.

Enjoy the result!

If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.
July 31, 2025
Anti-Spam Protection for IPS Community Suite 5

Anti-spam protection for IPS Community Suite 5 is now available with CleanTalk — a cloud-powered filter that stops spam in real time without affecting user experience.

Now there’s an easy way to stop all of that.

CleanTalk now works with IPS 5, offering fast and automatic spam filtering — easy to set up, free to try. It connects your forum to a powerful cloud-based engine that checks every signup and post in real time. No visual tests. No manual work. Just quiet, automatic blocking in the background.

The system uses an always-updated database of known spam sources and smart behavior analysis to stop suspicious activity before it reaches your forum. Whether you’re running a niche board or a large online community, CleanTalk scales with your traffic and works invisibly behind the scenes. You stay focused on your content — not fighting spam.

Setup takes just a few minutes through the IPS admin panel — quick, simple, and no extra steps required. You’ll need your CleanTalk Access Key to activate protection.
Full setup guide: cleantalk.org/help/install-ipboard5

More about CleanTalk: cleantalk.org

Cloud-Based Anti-Spam Protection for IPS Community Suite 5

Here’s how it works: when someone tries to register or send a message, their data is checked by CleanTalk’s cloud servers. If it looks like spam — it’s blocked. If it’s a real user — they won’t notice anything. No popups, no puzzles, no delays.

Because all the filtering happens in the cloud, your site stays fast and clean. There’s nothing heavy to install, and no need to update rules — CleanTalk handles that for you.

You can even test the protection by trying to register with this email:

st********@*****le.com.

It’ll be blocked right away if everything is working.

CleanTalk updates its spam filters every day, so your forum stays protected — even as spam tactics change. Whether your site is small or super active, this cloud system keeps things smooth.

Also available: CleanTalk now integrates directly with WPZOOM Forms — read more on the blog.

July 28, 2025
CleanTalk Anti-Spam Module for PrestaShop

Fake accounts, junk messages, and automated bots are all forms of PrestaShop spam that can quietly damage your store.They slow down your website, clutter your customer database, and skew your analytics. More importantly, they steal time — time your team could spend on real customers instead of cleaning up fake ones.

These spam attacks aren’t just annoying — they drain server resources, degrade site performance, and can even impact your reputation if spam slips through to public-facing pages or contact forms.

Real-Time PrestaShop Spam Protection with CleanTalk

The CleanTalk Anti-Spam Module for PrestaShop is built to block spam before it ever reaches your site. It connects your store to a cloud-based filtering system that checks every registration, comment, and form submission in real time. Suspicious activity is filtered instantly and automatically — without interrupting the user experience.

There’s no need to configure complex rules or adjust spam settings manually. CleanTalk’s smart filtering handles it all behind the scenes, giving you a cleaner store without any of the hassle.

Easy Setup, No Maintenance

Installing the module takes just a few minutes, and once it’s running, it stays up to date on its own. The system is lightweight and designed to have zero impact on your site’s speed or performance.

CleanTalk also doesn’t require constant tweaking or oversight. It’s designed to be “set and forget” — offering strong, ongoing protection with no technical effort from your side.

In the admin panel, go to the Modules → Module Manager section, find and press the Upload a module button.

Clean Store, Better Data, More Time

With spam gone, your store loads faster, your data becomes more reliable, and your team spends less time dealing with fake users or junk submissions. That means more energy focused on growth — not cleanup.

If you’re looking for a simple but effective way to fight PrestaShop spam, CleanTalk delivers reliable protection that just works.

Try CleanTalk’s PrestaShop spam protection module and let your store focus on real customers — not bots.
If you also want to validate email addresses during registration or checkout, check out CleanTalk’s Email Address Validator to block temporary and fake emails automatically.

Want the same clean experience on your blog or business site? Check out the CleanTalk Anti-Spam Plugin for WordPress — with the same real-time protection, just for WordPress.

July 25, 2025
Our Client’s Review: DIYB.CA

We love sharing feedback from our users — and today’s story comes from Paul at DIYB.CA, originally posted on WordPress.org.

CliUnbelievably Happy!

I have lost track of how many spam blockers & techniques I’ve tried on client sites to ensure real leads make it to their inbox — but nothing has come close to CleanTalk! We use FluentForms, and when they recommended CleanTalk, it turned out to be a perfect match. Clear reports show what’s been blocked and what’s allowed. Easy to install, works flawlessly — and most importantly, my clients are happy. That makes it a winning product in my eyes.

Thanks, Paul — and welcome to the CleanTalk club!

🔗 Learn more about how CleanTalk works with FluentForms

July 23, 2025
Spam Bot ze**********@***il.com — How to Block It and Stop Website Attacks
The email address **********@***il.com” target=”_blank” rel=”noreferrer noopener”>ze**********@***il.com has been reported for sending spam and launching automated malicious requests on thousands of websites.
- According to CleanTalk BlackLists, this address has:
- Attacked over 10,000 websites
- Generated approximately 2,160 spam requests in the last 24 hours
- Used Russian IP addresses to send requests
- First detected on March 19, 2025
- Last activity recorded: July 18, 2025
What Does This Spam Bot Do?

This bot attempts to register accounts, submit forms, and post comments on websites using the email ze**********@***il.com. The activity is fully automated and intended to spread spam or malicious links. This can:
- Clutter your website with junk content
- Expose your visitors to phishing or malware
- Harm your SEO and domain reputation
Here is a snapshot from CleanTalk’s logs:

“2160 requests in 24 hours detected from multiple Russian IP addresses. All actions associated with spam form submissions and bot-like behavior.”

zekisuquc419 gmail com Email spam report 07 21 2025 10 48 AM

How to Block Spam from ze**********@***il.com

If you’re seeing traffic or spam submissions from this email, here’s how to stop it:

1. Use CleanTalk Anti-Spam Plugin
Install the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin for your CMS (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal, etc.). It automatically filters requests by checking emails, IPs, and behavior against the global CleanTalk Spam Database.

This email is already blacklisted and will be blocked automatically by the plugin.

2. Manually Block the Email (if needed)
If you want to block it manually in addition to using CleanTalk:

Add ze**********@***il.com to your site’s block list.

Block common IPs that were used in attacks (CleanTalk logs show many from Russian ranges).

Monitor your server logs for repetitive POST requests.

**********@***il.com“>ze**********@***il.com is a known spammer attacking thousands of sites daily. By installing proper anti-spam protection like CleanTalk and staying vigilant, you can block these threats before they reach your visitors.

If you’re already using CleanTalk, rest assured — this spammer is on the blacklist and will be filtered automatically.

You can check any email or IP for spam activity on our BlackLists page.

🧩 Want full protection?

✅ Blocks fake registrations and spam submissions
✅ Filters bots and fake emails in real time
✅ No CAPTCHAs or puzzles – clean and fast

Stay ahead of spam – let CleanTalk handle the bots so you can focus on your content. Protect your site in under 5 minutes.
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July 21, 2025
CleanTalk Anti-Spam is now available for Everest Forms users
I’d love to announce that CleanTalk Anti-Spam technology is now available to Everest forms users as a built-in Anti-Spam solution.

You can find it under Settings,
```
WordPress console -> Everest Forms -> Settings -> Integrations -> CleanTalk
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CleanTalk with Everest forms supports almost same stack of technologies like native Anti-Spam plugin by CleanTalk,
- Automated filtration bots.
- Filter spammers by IP, Email, IP networks.
- Real-time email verification for existence, fake or real email.
- Anti-Spam logs up to 45 days.
- Tech support, 27/7.
- Customize message to forbidden visitors.
- Delegate control of your websites to other accounts at CleanTalk.org.
We’ve been testing this integration since May 12th, 2025, it’s firm and stable by now. Anyway, if you have any questions or issues, just drop a message in the comment section down below.

In order to activate the protection, add a new website to the Dashboard or sign up for an account.

Have questions? Just drop a message in the comment form down below.
July 11, 2025
OpenMage Spam Protection for Magento
Online stores are frequent targets for spam registrations, fake orders, and malicious bots. OpenMage spam attacks waste your time and server resources, skew analytics and business data, and increase security risks.

Good news for OpenMage owners! Anti-spam protection is finally available for OpenMage on Magento. Thanks to a contribution by our client ioweb-gr, you can easily integrate CleanTalk’s spam protection into your store right away.

What is CleanTalk Anti-Spam

CleanTalk Anti-Spam is a cloud-based invisible spam protection service trusted by over 1,000,000 websites. Whether you run a blog, a corporate site, or, especially, an eCommerce store,

CleanTalk Anti-Spam automatically screens all incoming submissions, registrations, and orders, blocking spam without using intrusive captchas or complicated workflows.

Install OpenMage spam protection

The integration for OpenMage spam protection is freely available here: download the OpenMage Integration.

Here’s a quick note from the developer about the built integration:
- Support for OpenMage versions with PHP ^8.1
- Implement client class for facilitating communications with the API that can use GET / POST (Form) | POST (JSON)
- Separate concerns in reusable classes for each endpoint
- Minor optimizations for properly fetching the key
- Add customer attribute to mark customers as legitimate or spam users for easier cleanup
- Add cron job to automate checking customers. Subject to change if better endpoint is found as it gives a lot of false positives.
Feel free to use the solution. Don’t leave spam a chance!
July 9, 2025
Our client’s review: LABTOPIAFARMS.COM

We continue sharing our clients’ reviews and today’s one is kindly brought to you by David from https://labtopiafarms.com on Trustpilot.

Awesome! It works!

I’ve used clean talk probably for about 15 years, used it on dozens of sites, and while running both antispam and the security modules the sites were being attacked constantly, but the Country level blocking snips that probing off before they can try to compromise the site. No more malicious registrations or submissions. The support has been consistent and excellent, a rarity indeed.

July 8, 2025
Chaty Spam protection for WordPress in 5 minutes
Struggling with spam flooding your Chaty Floating Widget on WordPress? You’re not alone — it’s a common headache. The source of spam are only these two widgets and there is a plugin that protects both of them, and does it without using annoying CAPTCHAs.

The Anti-Spam by CleanTalk grants cloud protection from spam, is absolutely invisible to users and runs in background. Which might be pretty useful – 300,000+ active installations and 3,000+ reviews on WordPress can’t lie. It contains many features such as logging for your control, SpamFirewall, stop words and much more.

Step 1: Install the Anti-Spam plugin

CleanTalk is a powerful plugin that blocks spam silently in the background. It also has direct integration with Chaty Floating Chat and here’s how to set it up:
1. Firstly, to install the Anti-Spam plugin, go to your WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Add New. You can also download it in the WordPress catalog.
2. Then enter «СleanTalk» in the search box and click the Install button for «Spam protection, Anti-Spam, FireWall by CleanTalk».
3. After installing the plugin, click the «Activate»‎ button.
4. After it is done go to the plugin settings and click the «Get Access Key Automatically» button.
5. Then go to Advanced settings in the right-bottom and find the “Protect external forms” and switch it on. It is needed to protect WhatsApp widget inside Chaty from spam. Then just click the «Save Settings»‎ button.
From now Anti-Spam starts protecting all forms on your site including Chaty without any extra setup.

Step 2: Test Spam Protection of your forms

Use this simple test to confirm that CleanTalk is active:
- At first, open your form in an Incognito browser tab
- Use this test email: st********@*****le.com
- Submit the form
If the plugin is working, you’ll see a message that the submission was blocked. That means the Anti-Spam plugin now filters our your Chaty spam!

Important: You must test in Incognito because admins are not blocked by default.

Enjoy the result!

If you have any questions, add a comment and we will be happy to help you.
July 8, 2025

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