Can somebody help me figure out why these chinese forums link to me

cd34 · 2005-11-23, 09:08 PM

they are probably hotlinking your images.

Hit the link up top that says FAQ, and one of the answers deals with anti-hotlinking rules that you can install.

BOSS · 2005-11-24, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cd34

they are probably hotlinking your images.

Hit the link up top that says FAQ, and one of the answers deals with anti-hotlinking rules that you can install.

I dont see anything in the faw about wmv except that it cant be done is that right cd34?

Southfun · 2005-11-25, 02:51 AM

You can NOT protect wmv files against hotlinking with .htaccess, because the media player does not send a HTTP_REFERER. Plus, if you allow the empty HTTP_REFERER in your .htaccess ( to allow people with firewalls to view your images/movies in general ), then your site is still open to hotlinking. The hotlinker can use js or i*f*rames and just send an empty HTTP_REFERER when hotlinking to your media file.

Here is a link to my demo pages that demonstrate how .htaccess can be bypassed ( when it allows emtpy HTTP_REFERER ) : http://hotlinker.trafficguardian.com/

BOSS · 2005-11-25, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Southfun

You can NOT protect wmv files against hotlinking with .htaccess, because the media player does not send a HTTP_REFERER. Plus, if you allow the empty HTTP_REFERER in your .htaccess ( to allow people with firewalls to view your images/movies in general ), then your site is still open to hotlinking. The hotlinker can use js or i*f*rames and just send an empty HTTP_REFERER when hotlinking to your media file.

Here is a link to my demo pages that demonstrate how .htaccess can be bypassed ( when it allows emtpy HTTP_REFERER ) : http://hotlinker.trafficguardian.com/

Your software looks promising, I dont know if my host already has it!?

Southfun · 2005-11-25, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by BOSS

Your software looks promising, I dont know if my host already has it!?

I doubt they do. For the time being it can only be used on dedicated servers ( movie gallery submiters use it). The hosting edition with support for virtual accounts ( which I guess you are on ), is on it's way

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cd34 a.k.a. Sparky Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: West Palm Beach, FL, USA Posts: 2,396	they are probably hotlinking your images. Hit the link up top that says FAQ, and one of the answers deals with anti-hotlinking rules that you can install. __________________ SnapReplay.com a different way to share photos - iPhone & Android

2005-11-25, 02:51 AM	#3
Southfun If something goes wrong at the plant, blame the guy who can't speak English Join Date: May 2004 Location: Denmark Posts: 31	You can NOT protect wmv files against hotlinking with .htaccess, because the media player does not send a HTTP_REFERER. Plus, if you allow the empty HTTP_REFERER in your .htaccess ( to allow people with firewalls to view your images/movies in general ), then your site is still open to hotlinking. The hotlinker can use js or iframes and just send an empty HTTP_REFERER when hotlinking to your media file. Here is a link to my demo pages that demonstrate how .htaccess can be bypassed ( when it allows emtpy HTTP_REFERER ) : http://hotlinker.trafficguardian.com/ __________________ TrafficGuardian - Hotlink protection, GeoIP and open proxy block