The latest update to Malware Auto-Cure System in the CleanTalk Security Plugin introduces significant improvements in threat detection and remediation, ensuring a more effective and reliable security solution.
Fixed the treatment process when a file may contain multiple threats.
Fixed the treatment process when a file can only be partially cured.
Added detailed logging of automatic treatment results.
Added responses to the initiation of manual treatment.
Fixed an issue where a file could never be treated due to missing instructions. Now, if an instruction becomes available after a failed treatment attempt, the treatment will succeed.
The update strengthens our commitment to proactive cybersecurity, reducing infection persistence and ensuring a higher success rate in malware remediation.
CleanTalk added spam protection for FiboSearch Search Forms for WooCommerce in the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin using direct form integration. So in case, you prefer using search forms be sure to use the most effective Anti-Spam plugin. Read the guide below and learn 4 steps to protect all your contact forms from spam.
Once the CleanTalk Anti-Spam plugin is installed it starts to protect all of the existing forms on your WordPress website. It may not only be FiboSearch but also many others.
Spammers often use fake email addresses to hide their identities and avoid consequences for their actions. This can lead to a deluge of spam comments, registrations, and other unwanted activity on your website. To combat this, CleanTalk Anti-Spam has always had a powerful feature: Non-ExistentEmail Notification. But now, this feature has evolved to a new form—to be useful not only for site owners but also for site visitors!
Now, if the email you’ve entered into a form is somehow non-existent (for example, you made a typo in it), you’ll see it right away. No confusion, no hassles, no pain!
How it Works:
When a user submits a form (such as a comment or registration form) on your website, CleanTalk’s system instantly checks the validity of the provided email address. If the email address is found to be non-existent or invalid, the user will receive an immediate notification.
An email is existent.
An email is non-existent.
Benefits:
Real-time feedback: This provides immediate alerts as you type, highlighting potential errors or typos in your email address.
Simple visual cues: Clear indicators like checkmarks or warning icons can quickly show whether an email address is valid or invalid.
Experience the Difference
By implementing CleanTalk’s Non-Existent Email Notification feature, you can significantly enhance the usability of your website while minimizing the impact of spam, and a new aspect of this feature provides even more comfort for your visitors!
New Year is coming and we’ve got some holiday spirit news for you!
We are launching an option for the Anti-Spam plugin, which adds special designs for your WordPress websites’ standard comment forms, including holiday designs. Not only does this attract attention in your comment form, but it also is an active protection against bots and strengthens your site’s defense.
We are actively working on this option and you can check an example of the form design in the comments below this post. The option is currently in beta but is available in the Anti-Spam plugin starting from version 6.47, which has already been released.
Please write, what you think about the option in the comments below, we really want your opinion.
How to enable decorated forms
Step 1: Go to the Anti-Spam plugin Settings and click on the Advanced settings link.
Step 2: Enable the Holiday form decoration option by switching it to on. Then press the Save changes button.
Step 3: Check the result – go to your site and see if the decoration works well. If not – please let us know in the comments below this post.
We are beyond grateful to announce that, thanks to you, we’ve hit 3,000 reviews on WordPress.org! This milestone reflects your trust, support, and shared journey with us.
Every review is more than just feedback – it’s a story, a connection, sometimes mistakes =) and a reminder of why we do what we do. Your words inspire us to grow, improve, and continue delivering the best.
To each and every one of you, thank you for being part of our community. There are a lot of milestones waiting ahead!
There was a security vulnerability, that was discovered in both Anti-Spam (versions <= 6.43.2) and Security & Malware scan (versions <= 2.145). The vulnerability was relevant to some users, who had created an account, but hadn’t inputed the Access Key. The vulnerability was discovered, but wasn’t exploited.
We’ve taken immediate action to address this issue and fixed all the vulnerabilities. The only thing you need to do is to ensure, that you use an up-to-date version of the plugin.
How to update the plugin
To protect your website, please update the plugins to the latest version as soon as possible. This update will ensure that your website is secured against the vulnerability.
Log in to your WordPress Dashboard: Access your website’s administrative area.
Navigate to “Plugins”: Click on the “Plugins” menu.
Update Your Plugins: Look for the available updates for both Anti-Spam and Security plugins. Click the “Update Now” button for each plugin.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Your security is our top priority, and we appreciate your prompt attention to this matter.
If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to drop a comment below or create a private ticket.
We’ve got some news about our UNI/UniForce product line, and while it might not be the easiest thing to share, we wanted to be upfront and personal with you all about it.
Here’s the deal: we’ve decided to sunset UNI/UniForce. What does that mean exactly?
November 1st, 2024: This is the day we’re putting a pause on active development.
November 1st, 2025: This is the official end-of-life date for UNI/UniForce. After this point, we won’t be able to provide technical support for it anymore.
We know this might come as a surprise, and we truly appreciate you sticking with us and using UNI/UniForce. This wasn’t a decision we made lightly. Sometimes, in the tech world, we have to make choices about where to focus our energy to build the best possible future.
What happens next?
We understand that you might be looking for a replacement solution. Great news! CleanTalk offers a robust set of APIs that can be integrated into a wide variety of applications. You can find out more about CleanTalk’s API options and how they can help protect your projects here: https://cleantalk.org/help/api-cleantalk-all
CleanTalk also provides a powerful blacklist checking tool that allows you to instantly verify if an IP address, email address, subnet, or domain is listed on any major blacklists. This can be a valuable resource for maintaining your security and reputation. Give it a try here: https://cleantalk.org/blacklists
If you have any questions about this transition or need help exploring alternatives, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team. They’re always happy to help!
in_antispam_previous – the previous Anti-Spam blacklist status. It can show if the record was blacklisted or not (0 – wasn’t blacklisted, 1 – was blacklisted, NULL – no change). Format: 1. API response example,
The Bot Detector technology identifies spam bots more accurately, greatly enhancing spam bot protection for your XenForo 2 website. The feature is enabled by default starting from version 3.0.1, so the only thing you need to do is update the Anti-Spam plugin following the instructions.
We have experienced a service outage that lasted approximately 12 hours and 15 minutes. Due to a failure with one of our servers, there was no connection from 5:15 PM (GMT0) on September 19th to 5:30 AM (GMT0) on September 20th. As a result, some spam attacks could be missed by our anti-spam plugins and reached backend of sites.
We are pleased to announce that the issue has been resolved and full service has been restored. Our team is now working to address any potential consequences of the outage and implement measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future.
