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Security checks?
« on: June 21, 2017, 11:37:16 AM »

I have been seeing Captcha screens when connecting to Melnet from work, and have now been reportedly blocked due to "suspicious activity"until I complete some security checks.
Before I do this, not having seen it before, I'd like to check it's genuine.
Can anyone advise?
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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2017, 11:48:02 AM »

I'm not aware of any captcha screens that are part of melodeon.net.
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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2017, 06:10:47 PM »

Attached is the lockout screen. After confirming this, there was a grid with car pictures to select squares containing a car, and then another screen at which I decided to abort the process until I knew a bit more.

I was connecting from a major corporate network (details by IM if required).

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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2017, 06:32:16 PM »

It's a new one to me.  I believe imunify is something that can be installed on a server.  I will enquire.
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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2017, 11:02:16 PM »

It is genuine security check Malcolm, from the server firewall. 

What is the IP address you were using?  I can get it checked to see what triggered the check.

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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #5 on: June 23, 2017, 01:02:27 PM »

Thanks Theo,

I guess the lock out was timed, and I have been allowed back in from this site, but after a few accesses I see a Captcha screen which progressively delays access.
I don't know the IP because it's corporate, but will post again if I get locked out again.
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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #6 on: June 23, 2017, 01:09:55 PM »

I don't know the IP because it's corporate, but will post again if I get locked out again.
https://www.whatismyip.com/ will tell you.

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Re: Security checks?
« Reply #7 on: June 23, 2017, 05:33:20 PM »

If you let me know next time you are logged in from work I can get your IP address from the forum.
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